Lewistown- Everett E. Emken, 92, of Lewistown, passed away at 6:35 AM Sunday August 23, 2015 at Renaissance Care Center in Canton.
He was born July 4, 1923 at rural Farmington, the son of Henry and Manilla (Chambers) Emken. He married Shirley J. Lawrence on March 25, 1956 at Mossville. She preceded him in death on December 9, 2011. He was also preceded in death by his parents, one son, Lawrence Emken, one infant daughter, three brothers, and one sister. Surviving is one son, Lee (Suzie) Emken of St. David, one daughter, Rayann Hardy of Lewistown, four grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and one brother, Ralph Emken of Havana.
Everett retired from Caterpillar Mapleton plant. He was a WW 2 Army veteran, and a member of Lewistown VFW Post 5001 and American legion Bishop Post 1.
Services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday at Henry-lange Memorial home in Lewistown where visitation will be held one hour prior to services. Burial will be in oak Hill Cemetery with military rites accorded by his VFW and American Legion post. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. Condolences may be made at www.henrylange.com
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