Jack Roy Emery

MONONA-Jack Roy Emery, age 87, of Monona, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019. He was born on Nov. 12, 1931, in Loganville, Wis. Jack was the son of Floyd and Helen (Olsen) Emery. He married Patricia Fisher on Dec. 26, 1951. He served in the U.S. Army National Guard during the Korean War. Jack loved time with his family and always made it a point to have several yearly trips with his wife and children. They travelled around the country and made many stops to Nashville to see the Grand Ole Opry. Jack loved his summers in Minocqua, where they kept a camper for over 40 years. He loved and enjoyed his grandchildren and was a hard worker and provider for his large family. Jack is survived by his children, Lisa (Randy) Wiesner, Debra (Jeffrey) Hiebing, Jerry (Ginny), Terry (Cheryl), Steven and Patrick; brother, Donald (Janet); sister, Ellen; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Patricia; children, Michael, Jeffrey and Kevin; and sisters, Joyce and Mary. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5101 Schofield St, Monona, at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, with Father Randy Timmerman presiding. A luncheon will follow the Mass. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass on Thursday. Jack's family wants to especially thank "Red Heels" (Sarah Paterson) for helping get Jack on the Badger Honor Flight, an experience that he and his family treasured. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive 608-221-5420