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Elmer William Emery

Birth	:	24 Jun 1900 Davenport, Scott County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	27 Jun 1986 Coon Rapids, Carroll County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Coon Rapids Cemetery, Coon Rapids, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.8778000, -94.6678009
Description	:	Elmer, son of Silas E and Laura M E (Martens) Emery, was born June 24, 1900 at Davenport, Iowa. As a youngster he moved with his family to Viola Center, and attended rural schools there. When he was 10 years old the family moved a farm 3 miles north of Coon Rapids and at the age of 18 he started farming on his own. Elmer married Anna Marie Prenger on July 31, 1937 and they lived in various Iowa locations while Elmer did road construction. They also operated a service station in Westside, Iowa. In... Read More	Elmer, son of Silas E and Laura M E (Martens) Emery, was born June 24, 1900 at Davenport, Iowa. As a youngster he moved with his family to Viola Center, and attended rural schools there. When he was 10 years old the family moved a farm 3 miles north of Coon Rapids and at the age of 18 he started farming on his own. Elmer married Anna Marie Prenger on July 31, 1937 and they lived in various Iowa locations while Elmer did road construction. They also operated a service station in Westside, Iowa. In the Mid 1940's they moved to Coon Rapids where Elmer operated a welding and machine shop. In 1955 they opened Emery's Drive-In Cafe near their home on the west edge of Coon Rapids. In 1963 the drive-in was moved to the south end of Coon Rapids next to the swimming pool. Elmer semi-retired from his welding business in 1977 but continued to work with his wife at the drive-in. They retired from the drive-in in 1982 and Ann died in 1983. Elmer served his community on the City Council and was a member of Annunciation Catholic Church in Coon Rapids. Elmer became a resident of Thomas Rest Haven Nursing Home in Coon Rapids about a year ago and after a short illness he died there on Friday, June 27, 1986. Survivors include a son Bryan and his wife Etta of Lincoln, NE; daughters, Barbara (Philip) Weibler of East Chicago, IL., Mary (J Pat) Thornton of Omaha, NE., Frances (Arby) Anthofer of Carroll, Cyndy (Doug) Peterson of Carroll, and Laura (Jeff) Hachmeister of Coon Rapids; brothers, Wendell Emery Sr., of Coon Rapids and Arnold Emery of Fort Collins, CO.; 20 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Ann in 1983, his parents and two brothers, Harold and Chester Emery.

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Where is Elmer William Emery's memorial?
Elmer William Emery's memorial is located at: Coon Rapids Cemetery, Coon Rapids, Carroll County, USA.
When did Elmer William Emery death?
Elmer William Emery death on 27 Jun 1986 in Coon Rapids, Carroll County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Elmer William Emery's memorial?
Latitude: 41.8778000
Longitude: -94.6678009

Family Members:

Parent

Silas E Emery

(1875 - 1948)

Laura Minnie Emma Martens Emery

(1879 - 1973)

Spouse

Elizabeth “Bess” Davis Emery

(1896 - 1981)

Anna Marie “Ann” Prenger Emery

(1917 - 1983)

Siblings

Harold Eugene Emery

(1907 - 1951)

Children

Frances Marie Emery Anthofer

(1946 - 2011)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 41.8781013, -94.6389008

2. Oak Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9053001, -94.7200012

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7. Highland Cemetery
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8. McCurdy Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9403000, -94.7649994

9. Viola Center Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8236008, -94.8016968

10. Saint Josephs Cemetery
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12. Union Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7318993, -94.6147003

14. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9783363, -94.8212204

15. Dodge Center Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8194008, -94.4697037

16. Scranton Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0306015, -94.5783005

17. Melville Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7439003, -94.8013992

18. Elba Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9068985, -94.9131012

19. Greenbrier Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9063988, -94.4218979

20. Luccocks Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7619019, -94.8653030

21. Cameron Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8236008, -94.9167023

22. Moffit Grove Cemetery
Yale, Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7668991, -94.4539032

23. West Lawn Cemetery
Glidden, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0649986, -94.7406006

24. Dillavou Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0802994, -94.6138992