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 (15thSt.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.
Brenda says
To the wife Ms. Joyce Emmons and to all your children,other close family members and friends, I send my sincere condolence to the family for the lost of your loved one. As I read the obituary I saw that Mr. Emmons was very active in spiritual things, and he had so many family and friends to share his special moments with. I would like to share a very upbuilding scripture with the family, it’s a promise our Lord and Savior Christ Jesus promised mankind, it’s located at (John 5:28,29). May the family find comfort through prayer and with one another.
Sincerly,
Brenda J
Debbie Riopelle says
To Aunt Joyce, and all of my cousins.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I know Uncle Paul is at Peace. Wish I could be there to offer some comfort, but know that I am with you in my thoughts.
Debbie and Tim Riopelle