ROGER WILLIAM EMERICK

Roger Emerick

Roger EmerickRoger William Emerick, 84, of Rushville died at 4:18 a.m. Sept. 15, 2018, at his residence.

He was born July 18, 1934, in Bainbridge Township, Schuyler County, a son of Carl and Alta F. Clements Emerick. He married Sandra Diane O’Neal on Oct. 2, 1955, in Pekin. She survives.

Also surviving are one son, Scott Emerick of Keyesport; one daughter, Shelli Lincoln of Keyesport; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one daughter, Susan Emerick Bonser; and two brothers, Donald Emerick and Norman Emerick.

He had attended First Christian Church in his childhood.

He was a life-long farmer and harness horse breeder. He was a member of the Illinois Standardbred Owners and Breeders Association. After retirement, he moved to Branson, Mo.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville with Mr. David Haney officiating. Private family inurnment will be at a later date.

Memorials may be made to Schuyler County Fair Harness Racing Program.

Condolences may be sent to www.worthingtonfh.com.

 

Published in the Astoria South Fulton Argus on 9/19/2018

 

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