"Memphis, Joe, Shelley and Scott, we are so saddened to hear about Emmett's passing. I have such great memories of him while I was growing up in Ayrshire, he was a great man. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in your time of need."
In loving memory of
Emmett Joseph Kibbie
March 29, 1930 - September 19, 2014
A Mass of Christian Burial for Emmett Kibbie, 84, of Emmetsburg will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ayrshire. Burial is in Calvary Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home.
Emmett Joseph Kibbie was born March 29, 1930, on the family farm near Ayrshire, the son of Joseph and Gertrude (McGarvey) Kibbie. He attended Booth Township Country School, Ayrshire Catholic High School, and he was a 1948 graduate of Ayrshire Consolidated Schools. Following his education, Emmett was drafted into the United States Army where he served during the Korean War.
On June 7, 1958, Emmett was united in marriage to Memphis Quail in Spencer, Iowa. The couple made their home on a farm near Ayrshire. Emmett farmed and later drove truck for Cornpatch Express/Firkins Truck Line.
Emmett was a member Holy Family Catholic Church and a former member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ayrshire. He was also a member of the Ayrshire American Legion Post #173 and later Emmetsburg V.F.W. Post 2295 where he enjoyed playing cards, working fish fry's and serving omelet breakfasts. Some of his favorite pastimes were farming with his son, trucking and visiting with friends. More than anything, Emmett treasured the time he spent with his grandchildren.
On Friday, September 19, 2014, Emmett passed away at the Lakeside Lutheran Home in Emmetsburg.
Emmett was preceded in death by his parents; an infant sister, Maxine; two sisters: Alice Mae Gulbranson and Marge Felton; and a brother, Richard "Dick" Kibbie.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Memphis; daughter, Shelley McCutchen (Shannon) of Lathrop, MO; two sons: Joe Kibbie (Linda) of Laurens and Scott Kibbie (Kim) of Emmetsburg; seven grandchildren and four step-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Emmetsburg V.F.W. Post #2295, Ayrshire American Legion #173 or the Lakeside Lutheran Home.
Tributes
"So sorry to hear about Emmett. You are in our prayers."
"My cousins and Aunt Memphis, so sorry for your lose, he's going to seeing all those "sons a bitches" we have lost in the past and unfortunately recently, they have a place at the card waiting for my Uncle Emmitt. Pardon the language, but I just loved the way he said it, I use yet to this day and think of him when said. My heart goes out to you all, thoughts and prays are with you. "
"So sorry for your loss. We always loved to visit with Emmett, he always had a story to tell or a funny comment about some happening. "
"Joe, Scott, Shelley- You are in our thoughts...it is tough seeing the last of that family pass. I wish I had known more about the four siblings and their parents too. You learn, though, to share with your kids what your parents didn't share with you. It's been 20 years since my dad passed and I still think about him (and five for your Aunt Marge)....live life strong and well. Janet and I are in Denver...Audrey (oldest at 27 next month is in Denver, Joe is in Ft Collins north 60 miles- he's 24...Grace is 21 and in San Diego....we go see her in a month. MAY JESUS HOLD UNCLE EMMETT CLOSE. The nation owes him thanks for his Korean service."
"Our sympathies to Shelley & Scott. So sorry for your loss. God Bless."
"To the Kibbie family, So sorry for your loss. Remember the happy times. God Bless"
"Scott and Family, I am sorry to hear about your loss. Our thought and prayers are with your family in this difficult time."
"Scott, our sincere sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your dad."
"Our sympathy to you, Scott. Lloyd & Joleen Petersen"