Dale ‘Ed’ Edward Emmert, 83, of Hutchinson, KS, died August 18, 2020, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born September 27, 1936, in Redfield, IA, to Lester Dale and Catherine Cecelia (Wagoner) Emmert.
Ed was a 1954 graduate of Redfield High School, Redfield, IA, and a 1958 graduate of McPherson College, McPherson, KS. He lived 46 years in Portage, MI, raising his family. Ed was a research chemist for The Upjohn Company, Kalamazoo, MI, and retired after 32 years of service. He is credited for developing a medication for the heart. Ed was a member of Chapel Hill United Methodist Church, Portage, MI, and attended Community Church of the Brethren after moving to Hutchinson. Ed had a love for making homemade ice cream. His girls and grandchildren have fond memories of helping with that process. Ed enjoyed working in his woodworking shop, making furniture such as cedar chests, buffets, and tables for his and his wife, Lila’s, home, as well as his three girls’ homes. He also made model tractors, model trucks, and model cars. Ed was recognized as a Grand Champion at the Kansas State Fair several years for his woodworking entries. He had a special love for the family pug dog, Lucy, as well as many ‘granddogs’ in later years.
On June 10, 1959, he married Lila Louise Cook, in McPherson. They shared over 61 beautiful years of marriage.
Ed is survived by: his wife, Lila Emmert of Hutchinson; daughters, Teresa (John) Hiemstra of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Annette Emmert of Hutchinson, and Michelle Bresser of Houston, TX; a fourth daughter (according to Ed and Lila), Sharla Powell of Hutchinson; grandchildren, Josiah (Laura) Hiemstra, David (Erin) Hiemstra, Sara Bresser, and Adam Bresser; and great-grandsons, Wiley Hiemstra and Andrew Hiemstra.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Roger Emmert.
Cremation has taken place. Celebration of Life service will be announced at a future date when travel opens between Canada and the United States. Following the Celebration of Life service, there will be a cookout, including homemade ice cream, because that is how Ed would want it. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, August 24, 2020, through Sunday, August 30, 2020, with the family present from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, August 30, 2020, at Elliott Mortuary.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Community Church of the Brethren, Hutchinson, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.