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     Margaret O'Neal Emmert was also known as Sister Gretchen Emmert. She was born on 17 October 1904 at Mt. Carroll, Carroll Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of Percival Redfield Emmert and Amy O'Neal. Margaret O'Neal Emmert died on 22 January 1982 at Ramsey Co., MN, at age 77. She was buried in January 1982 at Saint Paul's Monastery Cemetery, Maplewood, Ramsey Co., MN, Findagrave #151949897.

     Maria Emmert was born on 9 December 1807.¹ She married John F. Miller, son of Daniel Miller and Catherine Funk, on 25 February 1830 at Washington Co., MD (probably).¹ Maria Emmert died on 21 September 1891 at Polo, Ogle Co., IL, at age 83.¹

     Martha Emmert was born on 10 July 1852 at Carroll Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of Jonathan Emmert and Lydia Hershey.¹ Martha Emmert died on 26 December 1861 at Carroll Co., IL, at age 9. She was buried in December 1861 at Arnolds Grove Dunkard Cemetery, Freedom Twp., Carroll Co., IL, Findagrave #191569259.

     Mary Emmert was born on 2 May 1838 at Washington Co., MD.² She was the daughter of Joseph B. Emmert and Elizabeth Hershey.¹ Mary Emmert married Samuel Strock, son of Samuel Strock and Elizabeth (?), on 3 February 1859.²

     Mary Emmert was born on 25 January 1854 at Woodland Twp., Carroll Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of Jonathan Emmert and Lydia Hershey.¹ Mary Emmert died on 6 May 1879 at Johnson Co., MO, at age 25. She was buried in May 1879 at Centerview Cemetery, Centerview, Johnson Co., MO, Findagrave #93740021.

     Mary Catherine Emmert was born on 2 May 1855 at Carroll Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of George Emmert and Catherine Stouffer. Mary Catherine Emmert married Samuel King on 30 December 1880 at Carroll Co., IL, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index 1763 - 1900:

GROOM BRIDE CNTY DATE VOL/PAGE LIC
KING, SAMUEL L EMMERT, KATIE CARROLL 12/30/1880 B/ 56 2216. Mary Catherine Emmert died on 28 August 1886 at age 31.¹

     Mary Ella Emmert was born on 16 November 1876.¹ She was the daughter of Daniel Emmert and Sarah E. Pyle. Mary Ella Emmert married Richard S. Elliott in 1899.¹

     Mary Ella Emmert was born on 6 December 1899.¹ She was the daughter of Frank George Emmert and Anne Hull.

     Mary Ellen Emmert was born on 4 November 1871 at Mt. Carroll, Carroll Co., IL.² She was the daughter of Rev. John J. Emmert and Catharine Zollers.¹ Mary Ellen Emmert married Rev. Wilbur B. Stover, son of Rev. Jacob A. Stover and Mary C. Lesher, on 29 June 1893.³

     Mary Katherine Emmert was born on 7 February 1918 at Kalispell, Flathead Co., MT. She was the daughter of Charles Emmert and Alice Gertrude Manning. Mary Katherine Emmert married Chester Thomas Riedel, son of Richard Riedel and Carrie May Poor, in 1942. Mary Katherine Emmert died on 14 April 1982 at Kalispell, Flathead Co., MT, at age 64. She was buried in April 1982 at Glacier Memorial Gardens, Kalispell, Flathead Co., MT, Findagrave #118238038.

     Mary Leora Emmert was born on 4 December 1895 at Colfax Twp., Dallas Co., IA. She was the daughter of Albert Emmert and Cora Alice McNutt. Occupation: Missionary to Central African Republic. Mary Leora Emmert died on 19 January 1974 at age 78. She was buried in January 1974 at the Panther Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Panther, Dallas Co., IA, Findagrave #14360536.

     Mary Louise Emmert was born on 14 June 1922 at La Crosse, La Crosse Co., WI.¹ She was the daughter of Percival Redfield Emmert and Bertha Louise Hintz. Mary Louise Emmert began military service on 16 December 1943 WW II service, U.S. Navy WAVE, enlisted, discharged 8 SEP 1945. She married Elmer Herman Seielstad on 25 May 1946 at La Crosse, La Crosse Co., WI. Mary Louise Emmert died on 14 December 1997 at age 75

Obituary -- The La Crosse Tribune, La Crosse, Wisconsin; Tuesday, 16 DEC 1997, p.9 (Newspapers.com):

Mary Seielstad
Mary Seielstad, 75, of 2622 Prospect Street, died Sunday, December 14, 1997, at Franciscan Skemp Medical Center, La Crosse. She was born June 14, 1922, in La Crosse to P.R. and Bertha (Hintz) Emmert. She married Elmer Seielstad on May 25, 1946, in La Crosse. He preceded her in death on January 3, 1987.

She graduated from La Crosse Central High School and then from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, with a B.S. and a M.A. in education. She served with the U.S. Navy, as a WAVE, during WWII as an aerographer; worked with the U.S. Weather Bureau in Lansing, Michigan, before, and in Minneapolis after, her naval service. She taught at St. Thomas More in La Crosse.

She was an active member of Bethel Lutheran Church, serving on the church council; as a member of the WELCA; and in mission circle.

She enjoyed stitchery and made church paraments and banners and also enjoyed knitting and quilting.

She is survived by three daughters, Jeanne (Mike) Reynolds of Hartford, Wisconsin, and Susan and Laura Seielstad of La Crosse; by two sons, Paul (Barbara) Seielstad of Pueblo, Colorado, and Peter Seielstad of Sparta; by a brother, David Emmert in California; by nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Barbara; half sisters, Margaret, Elizabeth, and Jean; and half brother, Dudley.

Funeral services will be Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at Bethel Lutheran Church. The Reverend Richard Gilmore will officiate. Burial will be in Mormon Coulee Memorial Park. Friends may call at the Dickinson Family Funeral Home's Gillette Street Chapel this evening from 6 to 8 p.m; and at the church on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the service.

Memorials may be given to Bethel Lutheran Church.

She was buried in December 1997 at Mormon Coulee Memorial Park, La Crosse, La Crosse Co., WI.

     Mary Susan Emmert was also known as "Dolly". She was born on 28 February 1885 at Minburn, Dallas Co., IA. She was the daughter of George Melvin Emmert and Sarah Wagner. Mary Susan Emmert married Wallace Hoyle. Mary Susan Emmert was buried at Conrad Memorial Cemetery, Kalispell, Flathead Co., MT, Findagrave #17726100. She died on 29 December 1918 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA, at age 33.

     Maxine Roberta Emmert was born on 27 March 1907 at Muskogee, Muskogee Co. (probably), OK.¹ She was the daughter of Robert Garner Emmert and Doris H. Kamnitz.

     Melvin J. Emmert was born circa 1873 at Carroll Co., IL.¹ He was the son of William T. Emmert and Emma (?)¹

     Merlyn Emmert was born on 6 November 1911 at Kalispell, Flathead Co., MT. She was the daughter of Emery A. Emmert and Martina Frances Foss. Merlyn Emmert married Charles K. Taborsky, son of Frank Taborsky and Frances L. Benes, on 24 September 1951. Merlyn Emmert died on 27 December 2003 at Kalispell, Flathead Co., MT, at age 92. She was buried in December 2003 at Glacier Memorial Gardens, Kalispell, Flathead Co., MT, Findagrave #118369765.

     Merritt Gloyd Emmert was born on 7 February 1882 at Johnson Co., MO, WW I draft registration. He was the son of Joseph Hershey Emmert and Nancy Frances Gloyd. Merritt Gloyd Emmert married Lelah M. Johnson, daughter of Robert Clarence Johnson and Romina T. Blythe, on 14 September 1905 at Greer Co., OK. Merritt Gloyd Emmert lived on 21 April 1910 at Whitewater, Butler Co., KS, manager, lumber yard.¹ He lived on 12 September 1918 at Bloomington, McLean Co., IL, WW I draft registration, traveling salesman, farm equipment. He lived in April 1930 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV, automobile salesman.² He died on 31 July 1937 at Darmont, Allegheny Co., PA, at age 55. He was cremated Pennsylvania death certificate indicates the body went to Beinhauer Crematory on 2 AUG, 1937.

     Michael E. Emmert was born on 12 May 1887 at Perry, Dallas Co., IA. He was the son of George Melvin Emmert and Sarah Wagner. Michael E. Emmert married Elva Mabel Weaver, daughter of Solon B. Weaver and Ella M. Weaver. Michael E. Emmert died on 21 February 1972 at Flathead Co., MT, at age 84. He was buried in February 1972 at Conrad Memorial Cemetery, Kalispell, Flathead Co., MT, Findagrave #17952305.

     Millard Fillmore Emmert was born on 18 December 1852 at Mt. Carroll, Carroll Co., IL. He was the son of Jacob P. Emmert and Catherine Dubbel. Millard Fillmore Emmert died on 23 August 1853 at Mt. Carroll, Carroll Co., IL. He was buried in August 1853 at Oak Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carroll, Carroll Co., IL, Findagrave #211744224.

     Nancy Emmert was born on 5 November 1836 at Washington Co., MD.¹ She was the daughter of George Emmert and Catherine Stouffer. Nancy Emmert married Jonathan Knipe on 28 January 1858 at Carroll Co., IL, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index 1763 - 1900:

GROOM BRIDE CNTY DATE VOL/PAGE LIC
NIPE, JONATHAN EMMERT, NANCY CARROLL 01/28/1858 OMR/0126.¹ Nancy Emmert died on 5 December 1908 at Glidden, Carroll Co., IL, at age 72. She was buried in December 1908 at Cedar Township Cemetery, Fonda, Pocahontas Co., IA, Findagrave #207441910.

     Nellie Etta Emmert was born on 5 October 1869 at Carroll Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of Daniel Emmert and Mary Ann Strickler. Nellie Etta Emmert married Samuel Allison Keim, son of Cyrus Hamilton Keim and Leah Miller, on 23 April 1890 at Carroll Co., IL, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index 1763 - 1900:

GROOM BRIDE CNTY DATE VOL/PAGE LIC
KEIM, SAMUEL A EMMERT, NELLIE CARROLL 04/23/1890 B/ 93 3698.¹ Nellie Etta Emmert lived in 1926 at Mt. Carroll, Carroll Co., IL. She was buried in 1940 at Oak Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carroll, Carroll Co., IL, Find A Grave Memorial# 75332195. She died in 1940 Obituary (findagrave.com):

Mt. Carroll, Ill., Dec. 5.— Mrs. Nellie Keim, 71, passed away about 8:30 o'clock last night at her home in Mt. Carroll. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon in
the home. Rev. James A. Foard will officiate and burial will be made in Oak Hill cemetery.

Mrs. Keim, formerly Miss Nellie Emmert, was born Oct. 5, 1869, at Mt. Carroll, the daughter of Daniel and Mary Emmert. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Frank Whitman, of Normal; three sons, Earl, George and Edwin Keim, of Mt. Carroll; one brother, Frank Emmert, of Red Oak, Iowa; five half-sisters and twelve grandchildren. Her husband, Samuel Keim, passed away in 1932. -- Freeport Journal Standard, pg. 24, Thurs., Dec. 5, 1940.

     Nellie Fern Emmert was born after 5 June 1880.¹ She was the daughter of Simon Emmert and Elizabeth S. Davis.

     Nicholas Emmert was born in December 1849 at Ohio.^1,2 He married Caroline Ashton, daughter of Mary Ashton.¹

     Percival Redfield Emmert was Methodist Episcopal. He was born on 1 January 1877 at Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS.¹ He was the son of David B. Emmert and Margaret Davis Moffett. Percival Redfield Emmert married Amy O'Neal, daughter of Dudley O'Neal and Ann Lambert, on 11 November 1903 at Mt. Carroll, Carroll Co., IL, Ceremony by Rev. M. S. Newcomer.¹ Percival Redfield Emmert married Bertha Louise Hintz, daughter of Emil Hintz and Rose Welke, on 15 December 1920 at Eau Claire, Eau Claire Co., WI, Ceremony by Rev. Wahl.¹ Percival Redfield Emmert died on 26 September 1951 at LaCrosse, LaCrosse Co., WI, at age 74


from Wanger book (1926):

Mr. Emmert was engaged in banking, approximately 12 years; served by appointment as Assessor of Incomes and Supervisor of Assessments (field work) under Wisconsin Tax Commission, 1916-17; served by appointment as Deputy Collector and Division Chief, U.S. Internal Revenue Bureau (Income and Miscellaneous Taxes), Wisconsin District, 1918-1922; began public practice as Auditor, Public Accountant and Tax Consultant, Dec. 16, 1922, in which profession he is now engaged. Member Wisconsin National Guard, 1922-1924.¹

He was buried in September 1951 at Woodlawn Cemetery, La Crosse, La Crosse Co., WI, Findagrave #124128925.

     Peter O'Neal Emmert was born on 30 May 1938 at Shawano, Shawano Co., WI. He was the son of Dudley O'Neal Emmert and Mary Elizabeth Weeman. Peter O'Neal Emmert lived in 1993 at Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI. He died on 29 January 2011 at Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI, at age 72.

     Ralph Emmert was born circa 1923. He was the son of Ray Alvin Emmert and Bertha May Row.

     Ray Alvin Emmert was born on 3 February 1891. He was the son of Albert Emmert and Cora Alice McNutt. Ray Alvin Emmert married Bertha May Row in 1918. Ray Alvin Emmert lived on 13 April 1940 at Des Moines, Polk Co., IA. He died on 28 March 1987 at age 96

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

DALLAS CENTER - A funeral for Ray A. Emmert, 96, of Dallas Center was held April 1, 1987 at the Stover Memorial Church of the Brethren in Des Moines. He died of pneumonia on March 28 at Spurgeon Manor in Dallas Center.

Burial was in the Panther Cemetery near Adel.

Mr. Emmert was born Feb. 3, 1891 north of Redfield, and during his youth had lived in the Minburn, Adel and Dallas Center area.

He married Bertha Row on May 23, 1918 in Dallas Center. They lived in Des Moines for 65 years until moving to Spurgeon Manor three years ago.

Survivors include his wife, Bertha; a son, Dale Emmert of Minburn; a daughter, Cora Specht of Westfield, N.J; a step-brother, A. Foster Sheller of Wauwatosa, Wis; five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

He was buried in 1987 at the Panther Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Panther, Dallas Co., IA, Findagrave #14360571.

     Occupation: Emmert Bros. Insurance, Muskogee. Robert Garner Emmert was Episcopal. He was born on 21 October 1873 at Humboldt, Allen Co., KS.¹ He was the son of David B. Emmert and Margaret Davis Moffett. Robert Garner Emmert married Doris H. Kamnitz, daughter of Bruno Kamnitz and Helena (?), on 18 August 1903 at St. Louis, MO.¹ Robert Garner Emmert died on 25 May 1929 at Muskogee, Muskogee Co., OK, at age 55.

     Ruth A. Emmert was born on 21 February 1908 at Dallas Center, Dallas Co., IA.¹ She was the daughter of Elmer A. Emmert and Clara Hammond.¹

     Sally Emmert married John Welty.