Joseph A. “Joey” Ems, age 90, of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at his home.
A celebration of life will be at 3:00 p.m. with military honors at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 15, 2019, at the Grand Marsh Community Center. Interment will be at the Gould Rock Cemetery, at a later date.
Joey was born June 13, 1928, in Grand Marsh, Wisconsin to George and Mildred Ems.
He graduated from Westfield High School in 1947 and was drafted into the United States Army on November 25, 1950, serving during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged on November 16, 1952.
Joey married Jeanne M. Podoll on June 5, 1954, in Adams, Wisconsin.
He retired in November of 1990 after 20 years of working for the Adams County Highway Department.
Joey enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and snowmobiling.
He founded the Grand Marsh Pathfinders Snowmobile Club and was a member of the New Chester Fire Department, the Lions Club, and Grand Marsh Area Development.
Joey was preceded in death by his parents, George & Mildred Ems and brother, Roman Ems.
Survivors:
Wife: Jean Ems of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin
Son: Jody (Joey) Ems of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin
Son: Joseph (Katie) Ems Jr. of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin
Grandchildren:
Myles Tourtillott of Portage, Wisconsin
Jerra Seehafer of Madison, Wisconsin
Whitney Schmidt of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin
Jesse Fritz of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin
Jena Ems of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin
J.J. Ems of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin
Great-Grandchildren: Delaney, Lilyana, and Laraina
Niece: Donna (Dave) Williams of Janesville, Wisconsin
Nephew: Tim (Lisa) Ems of Oxford, Wisconsin
He is further survived by many other relatives & friends
You all have my deepest sympathy. He was always willing to help anyone, and was a very valued member of the community. He will be greatly missed.
Jody, JR and family, I am so sorry for your loss!
JR and Family, We are sorry for your loss ?
We could never ask for a very close friend who has taught so much and donated so much time to his community and helping others you will be sadly miss my friend RIP
Joey will be so missed by his family & friends. He was a pillar of the GrndMarsh community…RIP.
I can’t think of anyone who has done so much for so many . May his reward be eternal rest and plenty of cold beer!!
Sympathy and love to all the family.
Joey was such a kind mand When we first moved here if we called him because we needed to ask about a problem with pump etc he was ready to help RIP dear man how wonderful to go to heaven and left such a wonderful footprint on the earth
JOE WAS A PILLAR IN OUR COMMUNITY . HE WAS THE MOST GIVINGEST MAN WE HAVE EVER MET! WE WILL MISS HIM GREATLY PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY LOVE
Sending our deepest condolences to the Ems Family
Jody and JR and the rest of the family I’m so sorry for your loss
I knew him a long time when our family and his would get together for a cookout. Will miss him a lot. Our thoughts are with all of the family. God bless all of you.
To the family of Joe Ems sorry for your loss. New Chester Fire Department.
So Sorry for Your Loss Jeanne & Family ,Have many fond Memories of Joey ! He was a Wonderful Man, gave so much of himself to others , May God give You all Peace during this difficult time. Love & Prayers
My deepest Sympathy to Jeanne & Family in the loss of their Loved One. Joey was a Wonderful ,Caring Man ! He did so much for the Community and brightened many people’s Day’s with his Smile and jokes ! I treasure my memories ! Love & Prayers to all.
Jody and Jr,
We are so sorry for you loss of your dad. We’re thinking of you during difficult time. Sending you hugs.
So sorry about your loss he will be miss by a lot of people.
I am so sorry for you loss. I have many great memories. Sending thoughts and prayers to the entire family.
sorry for your loss
I’m so sorry for you loss, you are in my thoughts & prayers.
So sorry for your loss. Many thoughts and prayers to you all.
So sorry for your loss. Heaven got a real Angel. May your memories be your comfort…
My thoughts and prayers for the family! Hugs to u all
JR, thoughts and prayers for you and your family. Hugs.
Thinking of you during this time.
Thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. He will be greatly missed by many. Hugs to all of you.
JR I am sorry to he about your dad May he Rest In Peace.
This man blessed many lives with his amazingly warm heart and personality. I have many many memories of him in my childhood. May he be in heaven fixing those pesky washing machines and enjoying a few cold ones with my daddy. My thoughts are with you Jeannie and family! May your memories comfort you.
JR, Katie girl and family~I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. Sending you love and biggest of hugs!!! ♥️ Love y’all so much!!
So sorry about your loss.