EMRY, William Clarence 'Bill' 1907 - 1975

EMRY, COOK, SCHNEIDER

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 11/14/2021 at 19:31:39

"The Fairfield Ledger"
Saturday, January 4, 1975
Page 8, Column 2

Death comes To W. C. EMRY

W.C. "Bill" EMRY, longtime resident of Fairfield, died at 10 a.m. today at the Jefferson County Hospital after a lengthy illness.

The body was taken to the Raymond Funeral Home where last rites are pending.

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"The Fairfield Ledger"
Monday, January 6, 1975
Page 10, Column 1

Rites For W. C. EMRY

Funeral services will be Tuesday for William C. EMRY, 67, who died at 9:50 a.m. Saturday at the Jefferson County Hospital following a lengthy illness.

The services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Raymond Funeral Home with the Rev. Wayne Bartruff officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.

William C. "Bill" EMRY was born Sept. 23, 1907, in Fairfield. He was the son of Clarence and Nelle COOK EMRY. He was reared and educated in Fairfield and attended Dakota College in Madison, S.D., for two years, and Nettleton College in Sioux Falls, S.D.

He was married to Rose SCHNEIDER April 19, 1936, in Sioux Falls, S.D. She survives.

They moved to Fairfield in June, 1948, and he was employed at the Dexter Co. as an accountant before his retirement. Prior to moving back to this community, he was credit manager for Nash Finch at Watertown, S.D., for nine years.

EMRY was a member of the United Methodist Church, BPO Elks, 1192; was active in church choir work and an active leader in Cub and Boy Scout organizations. The family home is at 603 W. Burlington.

One of his many pleasures in life was playing the part of Santa Claus during the holiday season from 1949 through 1970. He appeared for many individuals and organizations, bringing happiness and enjoyement to a countless number of children and grownups alike.

As his health failed him, "Mrs. Santa Claus" accompanied him the past two or three years so he could continue doing what he loved to do as long as possible.

In addition to his widow, W.C. EMRY is survived by two sons, Bill, Grinnell; Robert, New York City; and two granddaughters.

Other survivors are a half-sister, Jessie EMRY, Denver, Colo.; two half-brothers, Chester EMRY, Long Beach, Calif., and Lawrence EMRY, Santa Rosa, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents and a half-brother.

Members of the family would appreciate memorials to the "Bill Emry Music Scholarship Fund" which may be left at the Raymond Funeral Home.

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"The Fairfield Ledger"
Thursday, January 16, 1975
Page 9, Column 7

NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE STATE OF IOWA IN AND FOR JEFFERSON COUNTY

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM C. EMRY, DECEASED.

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM C. EMRY, DECEASED:

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT ON THE 14TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1975, THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF WILLIAM C. EMRY, DECEASED BEARING DATE OF THE 8TH DAY OF JUNE, 1971, WAS ADMITTED TO PROBATE IN THE ABOVE NAMED COURT AND THAT ROSE EMRY WAS APPOINTED EXECUTOR OF SAID ESTATE.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT ANY ACTION TO SET ASIDE SAID WILL MUST BE BROUGHT IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF SAID COUNTY WITHIN ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF THE SECOND PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE, OR THEREAFTER BE FOREVER BARRED.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT ALL PERSONS INDEBTED TO SAID ESTATE ARE REQUESTED TO MAKE IMMEDIATE PAYMENT TO THE UNDERSIGNED, AND CREDITORS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST SAID ESTATE SHALL FILE THEM WITH THE CLERK OF THE ABOVE NAMED DISTRICT COURT, AS PROVIDED BY LAW, DULY AUTHENTICATED, FOR ALLOWANCE; AND UNLESS SO FILED WITHIN SIX MONTHS FROM THE SECOND PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE (UNLESS OTHERWISE ALLOWED OR PAID) SUCH CLAIM SHALL THEREAFTER BE FOREVER BARRED.

DATED THIS 14TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1975

ROSE EMRY
EXECUTOR OF SAID ESTATE
603 WEST BURLINGTON
FAIRFIELD, IOWA 52556

ROY SIMPSON
ATTORNEY FOR SAID EXECUTOR
103½ EAST BROADWAY
FAIRFIELD, IOWA 52556

DATE OF SECOND PUBLICATION
23 DAY OF JANUARY, 1975.
Jan. 16, 23, '75

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Note: Buried in Lot Old.P.346. Wife Rose died in 2010 and was buried with him.