Died Monday April 20, 2020 at home
Paul was born August 26, 1932 in Wichita, Kansas to Carl C. and Elizabeth P Emmerich. Paul attended Wichita High School North and nine different colleges and universities, where he received Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral degrees. He taught for three years in public school and eighteen years at Dana College. He retired in 1997 as a systems analyst from Great Plains Communications, where he had worked for nearly twenty years.
After graduating from high school, he served as a weather observer in the United States Air Force. During his time as a member of the Blair Kiwanis Club, he served in all its offices. He was a member of the Blair school Board and for sixteen years a member of the Blair Public Library Board. In the Blair Congregational Church he was a Sunday School teacher, sang in the choir, was a congregational moderator, member of the Board of Trustees, and created and maintained the church website, blairucc.org.
Paul is survived by his wife Shirley, daughter Jane (James) Beasley of Omaha, son Timothy (Tanya) Emmerich of Fort Calhoun, two grandchildren Andrew H. Peterson and Sarah J. Peterson both of Omaha, and a brother David L. Emmerich of Wichita. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, older sister Mary of Glen Cove, NY and brother Albert of Wichita.
By his request there is no visitation or services. Private burial will be in Memorial Cemetery in Fremont.
Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont in charge of arrangements.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(12)
Harry Simpson
Buckeye, AZ Sunday, March 28, 2021 Rest Paul, until you hear at dawn, the low, clear reveille of God. Thank you for your service to this nation. U.S. Air Force.Andrew Nelson
Omaha, NE Saturday, April 25, 2020 Our sincere condolences to the family. Wonderful man.Clarice Golden
Omaha, NE Saturday, April 25, 2020 Paul was such a kind and caring man. He will be missed by so manyNancy Booth Holst
Hot Springs Village, AR Thursday, April 23, 2020 My sympathies to the Emmerich family, I worked for Paul at Great Plains Communications, he was very knowledgeable and I learned so much from him. I will especially remember our morning coffee breaks at McDonalds, we solved all the issues in the world on our short breaks. You were a very special friend, and I will remember you always. Rest in Peace Paul.RICK ISHAM
Blair, NE Thursday, April 23, 2020 Paul was my college professor, my neighbor, and a wonderful friend to my family.He was a good man, and I feel very fortunate to have known him.
I feel very fortunate to have known him.
My sincere condolences to his family
Judy Olson
Tekamah, NE Wednesday, April 22, 2020 Paul once told me "I'm just a nerd".. far from it, was the kindest, sweetest person I've ever known. Tim, loved your folks and lost touch after we both retired. My sympathy to you and all of your families. Would love to visit with you sometime.Connie Carstens
Bennington, NE Wednesday, April 22, 2020 So sorry to hear about Paul. I have many fond memories while working with him at Great Plains; he and Russ C were the two guys who got me involved with Kiwanis. He was one of the nicest guys I have known and you can be very proud that you were able to spend so many wonderful years as a family. My thoughts and prayers are sincerely with you. ConnieKent Ferris
Muscatine, IA Wednesday, April 22, 2020 Paul was a highly respected member of our church in Blair. In addition to all he did in the greater community, he was an outstanding member of the church, helping establish a website, taking many pictures, providing a contemporary history of the faith community. My sincerest condolences to the entire surviving family.Patricia Hunsche
Blair, NE Wednesday, April 22, 2020 Paul joined our Genealogy Society years ago and was very proud of his Family Tree research. He was always a friendly personality. My sympathy to the family.JoLene Pavelka
Bellevue, NE Wednesday, April 22, 2020 Highly respected man, thank you for your service. Thoughts and prayers to his family. R.I.P.Ethelanne Sherman
Fremont, NE Tuesday, April 21, 2020 He taught me spelling in 7th grade. That would have been 1956, I believe. Great teacher and person!Richard Owston
Fremont, NE Tuesday, April 21, 2020 Paul Emmerich was my home teacher at Fremont Junior High on Broad Street..