Keith Emmert

EMMERT, HUSMANN, SCHIRKE

Posted By: Sharon Elijah (email)
Date: 2/6/2021 at 07:02:04

28 April 1964 - The Anamosa Journal

Jones county's first traffic fatality became a reality Thursday, April 23, when Keith Emmert, 23, of Monticello died in University hospital in Iowa City.

Emmert was injured April 4 when his motorcycle collided with a car on Highway 151 half a mile north of Anamosa. He suffered extensive pelvic injuries and fractures of both legs and his left arm.

Highway Patrolman Delwin Antle said the accident occurred about 5:15 p.m. when Emmert pulled out from the old Highway 151 intersection near the Mrs. Dena Ortgies farm and headed south. His cycle collided with a car driven by Joseph E. Appleby, 22, of Monticello, which was traveling north.

Riding with Appleby were his wife and son, Timmy and Tommy, Mrs. Geraldine Milroy, Linda, Dick and Mary. Several passengers received minor injuries. Two other motorcycle riders, Jack Scanlon, and Russell Norton of Anamosa, were witnesses to the mishap.

Funeral services were held Saturday, April 25, at St. Luke's Methodist church, Monticello. Burial was in the Oakwood cemetery.

Emmert is survived by his mother, Mrs. Jane Emmert of Monticello; his father, Ernest Emmert of Anamosa; three sisters Mrs. Arthur Husmann of Scotch Grove; Mrs. Vedron Schirke, Davenport, and Mrs. (line missing) four brothers, Walter of Wyoming, John of Mechanicsville, Reginald, Alder Wood Mannor, Washington, and Edward of Scotch Grove.

He was a navy veteran and was employed at Iowa Manufacturing in Cedar Rapids.