- Date Of Birth: May 12, 1941
- Date Of Death: February 21, 2022
- State: Indiana
James A. Emrich, 80, of Huntertown, passed away on February 21, 2022, at his residence.
He was born in Allen County, on May 12, 1941, to the late Clifford and Kathryn (Freeman) Emrich. He spent his formative years in Northwest Allen County, graduating from Huntertown High School in 1959.
James was married to Karen Gresley on August 31, 1963. She preceded him death on November 26, 2014.
He worked at International Harvester for 21 years as an electrician. He owned and operated Emrich Electric from 1995-2013. He also drove school bus for Northwest Allen County Schools from 1996-2009.
James was a Past Master with Huntertown Masonic Lodge in 1973, 1983, and 2005. He served as an Allen County 4-H Leader for 25 years. James was a past president of Allen County 4-H Board and president of the Allen County Fairgrounds Board. He was also a member of the STARS Churubusco Chapter. In addition to his memberships and leadership roles, he loved horses, camping, and traveling.
James is survived by a daughter, Beth (Daniel) Van Gerpen; three sons, Brian (Kim) Emrich, David (Ginger) Emrich, and Michael (Nirasha) Emrich; nine grandchildren; a sister, Patricia Prendergast; a daughter-in-law, Lisa Emrich.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Steven in 2017 and Daniel Emrich in 2020; a brother-in-law, John Pendergast in 2020.
