With heavy hearts, we announce the death of David Hemme of Burien, Washington, born in Detroit, Michigan, who passed away on January 10, 2024 at the age of 81. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Albert Hemme and Mae Hemme. He is survived by : his wife Mathilda; his brother Gary Hemme (Susan); his children, Kristin Gimelli Hemme (Juan), Mark Hemmeyer (Jen), Sarah Allen (John) and Mary Zornes (Zach); his grandchildren, David, Ana Fin Gimelli Hemme, Paul, Ash, Gabriel Hemmeyer, Josiah, Zion and James Zornes; and his stepgrandchildren, Andy Whitmyre, Brant, Aubre and Taylor Allen.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be directed to: Hope Lutheran Church (to help fund the purchase of the former Seattle Lutheran High School building now named, Hope North), 4456 42nd Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116; or to Providence Hospice of Seattle Foundation (in gratefulness for the help provided to enable us to care for Dave at home in his final days), 2811 S 102nd Street, Suite 220, Tukwila, WA 98168.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Emmick Family Funeral Homes