Mrs. Susan B. Emerick

January 7, 1937 - November 29, 2021

EMERICK, MRS. SUSAN B. Saginaw Twp., Michigan Loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt, was called home to her Lord and Savior, on Monday November 29, 2021, at the age of 84 years. Susan B. (Seidel) Emerick was born on January 7, 1937, in Saginaw, to the late Alvin and Marion (Rutherford) Seidel. She was married to Rudolph H. Emerick on August 13, 1960, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Saginaw, and after 57 years of marriage, Rudy predeceased her on April 24, 2017. Susan was a graduate from CMU, receiving her B.A. in Education. She began her teaching career in 1960 at Breckenridge Elementary, and taught at Weiss School in Saginaw in 1963/64. While raising her family, she substituted for various schools. In 1977, she began teaching at Good Shepherd as the Kindergarten teacher. From 1982-94 she served as the four year old preschool teacher. Susan was a faithful charter member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. She was active in Bible study, quilting and various ladies groups. Susan was blessed with many dear lifelong friends through her church activities. One of her greatest passions was for music, singing in the choir, playing for children's services and regularly playing for worship services at Wellspring. Susan enjoyed her time at Holiday Park Campground in Traverse City, where she had many close friends. She especially loved the times spent with family at the campground making lifelong memories. Susan is survived by her children, Michael Emerick, Interlochen MI; Katherine (Douglas) Guenther, Saginaw, MI; and their children Andrew and Rachael (Greg) Kehr; Daniel (Michelle) Emerick, Grand Haven, MI, and their children Lindsay, Chelsea (DeAngelo) Buchanan, Ashlee, Hayle, Justin, Nicklas and Annika; Kristofer (Tracie) Emerick, Saginaw, MI, and their children Gregory, Zackary and Emilie: eight great- grandchildren, Peyton, Avion, Paisley, Arbor, Zoey, Azrah, Rowan and Simon. She has two brothers, Philip Seidel and Thomas (Janet) Seidel, also several nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends. Susan’s funeral service will be held on Monday, December 6, 2021, 11:00 a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 5335 Brockway Rd., in Saginaw Twp. The Rev. Paul Biber will officiate. She will be laid to rest, next to her husband Rudy, in Holy Cross Lutheran Cemetery. Friends are welcome to visit with the family at the Church on Sunday, December 5th from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., then on Monday, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of her service. Memorial contributions may be given to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church – Music Program or Valley Lutheran High School. Memories and sympathies of Susan may be shared with the family on her memorial website at WakemanFuneralHome.com