Hugh C. Emerson
July 30, 1933 - June 29, 2015
Obituary
Emerson, Hugh C.
STOUGHTON/MADISON - Hugh C. Emerson, age 81, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2015. He was born on July 30, 1933, in Chippewa Falls, the son of Alfred and Mary (Trudelle) Emerson. He grew up on a farm in Chippewa Falls, Wis., with his parents and three brothers before graduating from Madison Edgewood High School in 1952. Hugh served in the U.S. Army at Fort Carson in Colorado Springs, Colo. He married Melva A. Flick on Feb. 27, 1960, and joined the Madison Fire Department as a firefighter in 1962. He later became an early graduate of the MFD's paramedic program, and retired in 1988. Hugh was an avid runner and a member of the UW Choral Union Choir. After moving to Stoughton in 1994, Hugh renovated his home and joined the R' Olde House Society of Stoughton. He enjoyed carpentry & cabinetry, music, biking, brewing and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Hugh is survived by his wife, Melva; children, Carrie (James) Dyrek, Kurt (Tari) Emerson and Amy Emerson; five grandchildren, Jamiela (Oscar) Diaz, Sara and Maria Fassil, Avery and Breanna Emerson; two great-grandchildren, Marisol and Sebastian Diaz; and brother, Mark (Mary Ellen) Emerson. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, John and Paul. A Celebration of Hugh's Life will be held Saturday, July 18, 2015, from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. at WENDIGO, 121 East Main St., Stoughton. Burial will be held at Sunset Memory Gardens at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Stoughton Opera House. The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at UW Hospital's Stroke Program for the wonderful care they provide. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420
Events
Celebration of Life
Sat Jul 18, 2015 @ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
Wendigo • 121 East Main Street, Stoughton, WI 53589
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Memories
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LINDA FLANSBURGH
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Amy and family - I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I remember him from growing up and coming to your house to swim. May your memories comfort you and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Wish I could be there Saturday to give you a hug in person. Flansy
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Patty and John Sullivan
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The sparkle in Hugh's eyes has always burned brightly. He was an integral part of our Class of 1952 at Edgewood High School in Madison. He and Melva attended many of our reunions and added to their fun and their success. His school ties reached even further back to those classmates at St. Raphael's Grade School in Madison. He had many dear friends from each of those school groups and we will all miss him, his smile, his spirit and his sense of humor. Rest in peace, dear friend.
Patty (Doyle) Sullivan
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Greg Devine
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Hugh and I go back a long, long time. We attended Notre Dame Grade School and McDonnell High School in Chippewa Falls, WI together. We were teammates in sports, especially with the Chippewa Tigers baseball team. Hugh was our ace pitcher but could play anywhere when not on the mound. I knew Hugh's very kind mother and his 3 brothers. He came from an outstanding catholic family and we spent a lot of time together at each others homes. Hugh was blessed with outstanding musical talent. Especially the trombone but also an excellent piano player. I always cherished our class reunions because then we were able to spend time reminiscing about the Tigers, River Rats, Mack's and the Badgers. He was very proud of his children and grandchildren and always kept me updated on them.
"When someone you love becomes a memory the memory becomes a treasure" God Bless!
Greg Devine
Eau Claire,WI
PS Say Hi to EZ, Nade and the gang.
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Carolyn
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I am so sorry for the Emerson family loss.
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Christine Rorabeck
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To Melva and the whole family, you have lost a dear and wonderful man. My heart and prayers go out to you. Thanks for the memories, Mr. Emerson, all the way back to 1981! Blessings, Christine (Hendrickson) Rorabeck and family.
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Gloria Laundrie
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Hugh was a good friend, whose sense of humor was always part of him. We loved our time spent with him and Melva,. I enjoyed his stories, and loved that he sang with gusto, always an addition to sing-a-long parties at our house. He will be missed by his family and his friends and all those he helped throughout his lifetime. I am grateful for his and Melva's friendship over the years. They lived a long time across the street from us in Madison, and there are great stories to tell. Our kids respected High, and have great memories, too. God bless the Emerson family at this time of loss, but know that nothing's lost that love remembers.