He served in the United States Army during the WW II years of 1942 to 1946 with duty in the South Pacific. Following his discharge, he went to work for Kellye's Dairy in Deadwood and in June of 1946, he went to work for Northwestern Bell Telephone Company. Because of his work with the telephone company, he lived in Deadwood and Rapid City in South Dakota, and Chadron, Bridgeport, the Avery area of Bellevue while working at the Offutt Air Force Base, and in 1965 he came to Fremont with the phone company. He retired in 1982.
On May 16, 1948, Emery was married in Lead, South Dakota to Dorothy Reed.
Emery was a member of the First Congregational Church, UCC. He was also a member of the Fremont Eagles Aerie 200, Fremont Golden 'K' Kiwanis Club, Telephone Pioneers of America, Fremont Masonic Lodge No. 15, A.F. & A.M., and Arbor Vitae Chapter 92 Order of Eastern Star.
Emery was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Dorothy, on March 17 of this year (2008). He was also preceded by 4 sisters and 2 brothers.
Survivors: 2 sons - Robert and wife Ginny Williams of Grapevine, Texas
Thomas and wife Judy Williams of Overland Park, Kansas
grandson - Michael and wife Thi Williams, and their daughter Samantha of Ft. Worth, Texas
2 sisters - Cloa Kemble of Rapid City, South Dakota
Yvonne Hanson of Roseville, Calif.
brother - Hubert and wife Ruth Williams of Whitewood, South Dakota
many nieces and nephews
The funeral service will be 11 AM Thursday (April 10th) in the First Congregational Church, UCC, with the Rev. Terri Akkerman officiating. Visitation will be 2 to 8 PM on Wednesday, with the family receiving friends from 5 to 8 PM at the Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont. Visitation will continue at the church Thursday morning for an hour before the funeral. Memorials are suggested to his church.
Condolences(2)
Debi Filter
Fremont, NE Friday, April 11, 2008 Emery and Dorothy were such a wonderful couple, I will miss seeing both of them (almost every day) very much. Working in the nursing home I have contact with alot of people, some people really make an impression on our lives, your parents were those people. Your parents were so loving and committed to each other I will always remember that. I love your fathers smile it is so genuine. I am happy they are together again and not struggling anylonger. Sincerely, Debi FilterKaren Webster
Anchorage, AK Thursday, April 10, 2008 My heart goes out to the family at the loss of Aunt Dorothy and Uncle Emery so close together. I take comfort knowing that they loved each other so much in life, that they couldn't be parted for long, even in death. They will be together now forever, and I will carry with me my memories of them which are filled with love, laughter, and happiness.