Rudolph (Rudy) H. Emerick

April 27, 1935 - April 24, 2017

Rudolph H. Emerick passed away on Monday, April 24, 2017, at St. Mary’s of Michigan. Age 81 years. Rudy was born on April 27, 1935, in Englewood, CA, to the late Oscar and Vlasta (Sedlacek) Emerick. He married Susan B. Seidel on August 13, 1960, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. She survives him. Rudy graduated from Central Michigan University, receiving his Masters in Art and Biology. Prior to his retirement in 1994, Rudy first taught in Ithaca for two years, then with the Saginaw Township school system for another 32 years. He was a faithful member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, where he had served on various boards and groups over the years, including singing in the choir. His memberships and hobbies included the Lutheran Bowling League and SPEBSQSA, fishing, hunting and gardening. Surviving besides his wife, Susan, are their children and grandchildren, Michael Emerick, Interlochen, MI; Katherine (Douglas) Guenther, Saginaw, MI, and their children, Rachael (Greg) Kehr, Andrew Guenther; Daniel (Michelle) Emerick, Grand Haven, MI, and their children, Lindsay (Zachary), Chelsea (Deangelo) Buchanan, Ashlee (Jordan), Hayle, Justin, Nicklas, Annika; Kristofer (Tracie) Emerick, Saginaw, MI, and their children, Gregory, Zackary, Emilie; and three great-grandchildren, Arbor, Peyton, Paisley; also survived by his sister-in-law, Margaret Emerick, also several nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends. Rudy was predeceased by his brother, Raymond Emerick. Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 27, 2017, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 5335 Brockway Rd., Saginaw Twp. The Rev. Paul Biber will officiate with burial in Holy Cross Lutheran Cemetery. Friends are welcome to visit with the family at the Wakeman Funeral Home, Inc., 1218 N. Michigan Ave., Saginaw, on Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., then at the church on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Memorial contributions may be given to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church or Valley Lutheran High School. Memories and sympathies of Rudy may be shared with the family on his memorial website at WakemanFuneralHome.com