Henry Emmers

Henry M. “Hank” Emmers, age 91, of Appleton, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 31, 2013. He was born to the late Henry and Mary (Weyenberg) Emmers on October 20, 1921, and his mother passed away shortly after Hank was born. Mrs. Margaret Wittmann, who had 12 children, raised Hank as one of her own. He always said Margaret was an extraordinary lady. Hank was part owner and operated the Wittmann family farm in Darboy until 1952. He married Middy (Van Rooy) on November 27, 1952. Hank worked 34 years at Appleton Papers, the last 25 years as Supervisor of the Finishing Department. He was an exceptional bowler and bowled into his 70's. Hank also was the equipment manager for the Appleton Little League for many years. He loved watching sports, grilling, and playing cards.

He was a loving and proud father of his children, Dave Emmers, Tom (Bobbi) Emmers, Jim Emmers, Bill (Sue) Emmers, and Peggy (Paul) Stadler; grandchildren, Becky (Adam) Brindle, Scott (Grace) Emmers, Brett (Ashley) Emmers, Emme Emmers, Keall Emmers, Stephanie Emmers, Benjamin Stadler, Justin Stadler, Angela Stadler, and Sadie Stadler; and great-grandchild, Mason Brindle. Hank is further survived by his sister, Honey Schwalbach; sisters-in-law, Helen Emmers, Joan Below, Gretchen Schoepke, Judy (Ron) Fischer, Marti Van Rooy, Geri Van Rooy; brother-in-law, John (Kim) Van Rooy, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Mark Emmers; sisters, Marion (Elmer) Horn and Eunice (Joe) Grishaber; in-laws, George Schwalbach, Ellen (Babe) LeMay, Larry (Pat) Van Rooy, Mary (Dan) Ponschock, Tom Van Rooy, Don Schoepke, David (Gale) Van Rooy; son, Randy Emmers; granddaughter, Sara Emmers. And the Wittmann family: John (Margaret), Maggie, Katherine, George, Arthur, Michael, Joseph, Hugo, Wilfred, Hildegard, Ang (Joe) Mader, Andrew, and Isadore aka “Toots”.

A time of visitation will be held at the Wichmann Funeral Home, 537 N. Superior Street, on Friday, September 6, 2013, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Funeral liturgy for Hank will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 7, 2013, at ST. PIUS X CATHOLIC CHURCH, 500 W. Marquette Street, Appleton, with Fr. Don Zuleger officiating. An additional time of visitation will be held at church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.