Mt. Pleasant – Paul J. Emmons, 82, passed away at WFH – All Saints on Wednesday, March 28, 2012. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 3, 1929, son of the late Benjamin and Alviet (nee: Hafer) Emmons. He married Joyce Ann Klinkhammer in Holy Name Catholic Church on January 28, 1950 and they recently celebrated 62 years together. He was a Racine resident for most of his life.

Paul was employed 41 years at S.C. Johnson and a member of Johnson Wax 20 Year Club. He was an active and faithful member of St. Richard's Church for many years. He was also a member of the Racine Catholic Men's Association. Paul was an avid sports fan especially his beloved Notre Dame and the Green Bay Packers. Paul enjoyed many travels with Joyce and their many friends.

Paul is survived by his wife, Joyce  of Mt. Pleasant; their nine children, Christine Palmer of Poynette, Geralyn (Shane) Harms of Ettrick, Joe (Linda) Emmons of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Gary (Bonnie) Emmons, Clay Emmons, Patricia (Keith) Liertz, Katie (John) Moreno, Paul (Jodi) Emmons, Jim Emmons; daughter-in-law, Julie Emmons all of Racine; seventeen grandchildren, Megan (Dan) Wagner, Emily Palmer, Chad (Christine) Emmons, Keith (Molly) Emmons, Todd (fiancée Kelly Geil) Emmons, Lindsey, Samantha, and Lucas Liertz, Cody, Shana, and Ryce-Ann Harms, Kevin Moreno, Brooke, Ben, and Brynn Emmons, Nicole, and Cassandra Emmons; two great-grandchildren, Owen and Mason Wagner; and his sister, Jackie Byrne of St. Louis, Missouri; and sister-in-law Doris Emmons of St. Charles, Missouri. He is further survived by his brothers-in-law, and sisters-in-law Tom (Arline) Klinkhammer, Betty (Stan) Wielgat, and Flo Klinkhammer; along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by infant son Michael Emmons; his brothers, Benjamin Emmons and Howard Emmons; sister, Betty Emmons; son-in-law Robert Palmer; and brothers-in-law, and sister-in-law Al (Gert) Klinkhammer, Norbert Klinkhammer, and Bob Byrne.

The funeral mass for Paul J. Emmons will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 2, 2012 at St. Richard of Chichester Catholic Church (15 ^th St.and Grand Ave.) with Rev. Ron Gramza officiating. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Private cemetery services will be held at West Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Richard's, or to your favorite charity have been suggested.

The family would like to express a special thank you to the staff of Wheaton Franciscan for all their loving care and compassion given to Paul and his family during his final days.