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.