Emmogene M. Emerson

Emmogene M. Emerson age 79, died Tuesday Nov. 19th at Greenway Manor, peacefully with family at her bedside. Emmogene was born on July 5th 1934 in Richland County, the fourth of 10 children to Lester & Myrtle (Haines) Fruit. She was united in marriage to Harold Emerson on June 3rd, 1955. Emmogene and Harold loved to sing, had many happy memories as they farmed, first in Ash Creek before moving to Little Bear Valley, while raising their two children. Emmogene was a woman of deep faith and was involved in numerous ways at the Ash Creek United Methodist Church in Richland Center. She was proud of teaching three years in one room schools at Carter, Crow Hill, and Sextonville. She worked at Peck's Farm Market and also fifteen years at the M&I Bank in Spring Green. She was known for her love of God, family, friends and farming. She enjoyed entertaining in her home. She could put together a feast for anyone who rang her doorbell. She had a large unselfish heart for the unfortunate, helping them in many ways. Emmogene is survived by her husband Harold of 58 years, son Steve (Diane) Emerson of Spring Green, daughter Shawn (Ron) Hess of Plain; grandchildren Steven (Kim) Emerson of Spring Green, Michael (Mary) Emerson of Rock Springs, Seminarian Scott Emerson of Rome, Italy; Tim Emerson of Milwaukee, Jordan Hess of Plain, Jillian Hess of Madison; great grandchildren, Mackenzie, Kaylie, Jacob, Brianna & Caleb Emerson; siblings Garland (Laura) Fruit, Marilyn Williams, Avis (Allen) Unbehaun, Hubert Fruit, Clinton (Vergene ) Fruit, Carol (Charles) Dieter, Gordon Fruit, Sandy (Randy) Scott; and many special nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister & Brothers-in-law, Wyvonne (Merlyn) Merry & Ernest Williams. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, Nov. 22, 2013 at 11:00 AM at the Clary Memorial Funeral Home in Richland Center. Pastor Ed Jones will officiate with burial in the Richland Center Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013 from 4-7 PM at the Clary Memorial Funeral Home and also on Friday from 10 AM until the time of services at 11 AM. On line Condolences can be made at www.clarymemorialfuneralhome.com We would like to thank the Greenway Manor Staff for the loving care and kindness given to Emmogene these past 21 months. You are true angels on earth. Mom, we will forever hold you in our hearts. Enjoy running in the grass!

Emmogene M. Emerson

July 5, 1934 - November 19, 2013