Betty returned to the area in 2004 and settled in Kingsley.
John was currently a member of St. Michael Catholic Church in Kingsley. He enjoyed raising world champion Paint Horses while in Colorado. He was an Elks member for over 50 years. John loved his family and spending time at the farm in Oto and yard work at his home.
He will be lovingly remembered by a daughter, Twila Gavin and her husband John of San Antonio, TX; a son, Marty Emge and his wife Robbie of Loveland, CO; grandchildren, Therese Hall and husband Jeff of San Antonio, TX, Korrie Denning and her husband Andy of Parker, CO and Kyle Emge of Parker, CO; 2 great-granddaughters; Max & Remi Denning,; sister; Shana Emge of Whiting, IA, sister-in-law; Julie Emge of South Sioux City, NE; caregiver and friend; Sister Janet Kreber, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, brother; Richard and infant brother; Bobby.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be given to St. Joseph's Catholic Church of Salix.
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