June K. Hemsteger passed away peacefully and entered into Jesus' loving arms on December 13, 2024, at Luther Acres in Lititz, PA, at the age of 93. Born in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Amelia (Weisgerber) Richter. June was the beloved wife of John D. (Jack) Hemsteger, and together they shared 68 years of a devoted and loving marriage and raised a beautiful family.

June attended Michigan State University where she met and married the love of her life, Jack. She graduated with honors with a Bachelor of Arts' degree in Education. June taught first grade students and also was a substitute teacher for many years. Her true calling was homemaker. She was an extremely talented seamstress, gardener, and cook.

June was a member of St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lancaster, where she spent many years participating in WELCA and St. Peter's Quilting Group.

June's pride and joy was her family and spending time with them. She and Jack travelled the world and returned frequently to Germany where a piece of their hearts will always be.

June is survived by three children: Michael J. Hemsteger and his wife Lynne of Huntersville, NC; Holly A. Bumbaco and her husband Michael of Virginia Beach, VA; and Laurel S. Salzmann and her husband John of Belmont, NC. Also surviving are 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions in June's memory may be offered to Alzheimer's Association, www.alz.org , and Greenmore Farm Animal Rescue, www.greenmorerescue.org .