Obituary of Robert Lee Emrick

Robert Lee EMRICK, age 84, of Stevens Point, Wisconsin passed peacefully on Tuesday February 21, 2012 at St. Joseph�s Hospital in Marshfield, WI. Bob was born in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin on Januray 19, 1928, the son of Carl August and Eva Alma Mae (Nimmo) Emrick. He graduated from Fort Atkinson High School in 1946. Bob served his country as a sergeant in the U.S. Marines as a member of the 2nd Division Marine Band at Camp Lejune, NC. from June 15, 1946 until he was discharged in May 1948. He was recalled during the Korean Conflict on December 18, 1950, and discharged December 18, 1951. On September 20, 1952 Bob married Bonnie Jean Weum at Christ Lutheran Church in Stoughton, Wisconsin. He worked at Jones Dairy Farm in Fort Atkinson for 42 years prior to his retirement. Bob was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Fort Atkinson and also member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. He was a life member of the Fort Atkinson American Legion Post #166, served as Jefferson County Marine Corps League Commandant, a member of the Fort Atkinson Dance Club, a charter member of the Fort Atkinson City Band, a member of the Jefferson Legion Band for over 50 years, and member of Grendiers Band in Stevens Point. He also played in various trios over the years, and was a Euchre Club member. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Donald and Lloyd Emrick, and brother-in-law: Delbert Weum. Surviving are: Wife Bonnie Emrick, Stevens Point, WI, Son Dale (Bobbi) Emrick, Plover, WI, Daughter Luanne (Jeffrey) LaRose, Plover, WI. Grandchildren: Caitlyn Emrick, Justin Young, David, Elizabeth, Stephen, and Timothy LaRose, Plover, WI. Sisters-in-law Marion Emrick, Fort Atkinson, WI, Susan Weum, Jefferson, WI, and Nancy (Wayne) Schroeder, Plover, WI, and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, February 24, 2012 at 5:30 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church in Fort Atkinson, with Military Rites to follow. Friends may call on Friday from 2:00 pm until the time of service at the church. A memorial service will be held on Monday, February 27, 2012 at 11:00 am at Trinity Lutheran Church in Stevens Point. Friends may call on Monday from 9:00 am until the time of the service at the church. Nitardy Funeral Home, Fort Atkinson is assisting the family.