Richard C Emden

MADISON-Richard (Dick) C. Emden, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at Meriter Hospital in Madison, surrounded by his family.  He was born on March 26, 1929 in Rhinelander, the son of Clyde and Lyllyan (Becker) Emden. Richard was united in marriage to the love of his life, Lorna Roscovius, on July 9, 1955 at Luther Memorial Church in Madison and together raised a loving family.   Richard served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War (1950-1952) as a sergeant with the 2nd Infantry Division and was a proud participant in the Badger Honor Flight with his brother Fay.  He was a skilled carpenter and worked for various companies in the Madison area including Overhead Door Co., Kinetics and Delta T Construction.  A kind, giving man, he was always there to help with a project to the benefit of his family, neighbors, friends and church. He loved spending time with his family most of all.  He is survived by his children, Dennis (Kim) Emden, Bruce (Diane) Emden and Jillaine (Jim) Gessler, his three grandchildren that he dearly adored, Brock and Morgan Emden and Nicole Gessler, a brother Fay (Joan) Emden and many loving nieces, nephews and friends.  Richard was preceded in death by his parents, wife Lorna; siblings, Dorothy, Elwood, Beryl and Dexter.  Funeral services will be held at OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1701 McKenna Blvd, Madison, at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 29, 2015, with Pastor Philip Moldenhauer presiding.  Visitation will be held at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service on Friday. Burial will be at Sunset Memory Gardens.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Madison, WI or Badger Honor Flight, http://www.badgerhonorflight.org.    Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.