James Donald Ziemke Obituary
The passing of James Donald Ziemke of Mount Pleasant, Michigan leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on March 21, 2026 at the age of 77. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Donald Ziemke to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Henry Ziemke and Gertrude Ziemke (Schreiber); his wife Patricia Ziemke (Southworth); his brother Hank Ziemke; his in-laws, Myron and Mary Southworth; and his siblings-in-law, Tom Southworth and Sue Southworth.
He is survived by: his children, Steve Ziemke (Valerie) of Troy, Heather McKnight (Stephen) of Rochester Hills and Mike Ziemke (Emily) of Fort Mill, SC.; his grandchildren, Alexis, Kayla, Brett Ziemke of Troy, Lucy, Stella, Ruby McKnight of Rochester Hills, Catherine, Emma and Annie Ziemke of Fort Mill, SC.; his siblings, Kathi Skorupski (Roger) of Grand Haven and Tom Ziemke (Debbie) of Watervliet; and his siblings-in-law, Mary Ziemke of Kalamazoo, Kent Southworth (Anne) of Midland and Kim Southworth of Las Vegas.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Pardee Cancer Treatment Fund, Southwest Michigan Sports Foundation, or a charity of the donor's choice.
