James Walker "Jim" Emrick

James Walker “Jim” Emrick, 77, of Wapakoneta, died 6:51 a.m., Tues. April 19, 2011, at the St. Rita’s Medical Center Emergency Room, following a sudden illness. He was born Feb. 21, 1934, in St. Johns, Oh, the son of Earnest & Norma (Hemmert) Emrick, who preceded him in death. On June 4, 1955, he married Ruth A. Thuman, and she survives. Other survivors include, 6 children, Ann (Charlie) Shoup, Susan (Donnie) Nichols, Jan (Joseph) Green, all of Wapakoneta, David (Kimberly) Emrick, Westchester, OH, Anthony (Robin) Emrick, Carmel, IN, Jack (Lisa Bowman) Emrick, St. Marys, OH, 15 grandchildren, Craig Walkup, Emily Walkup, Nathan (Alicia) Green, Natalie Green, Joda Green, Jennifer Shoup, Brooke (Zach) Mullen, Reid Emrick, Austin Emrick, Andrew Emrick, Raquel Emrick, Trevor Emrick, Taylor Emrick, Carter Bowman, & Joselyn Bowman, 2 brothers, Jonathon (Jane) Emrick, Ocean View, DE, Richard (Shirley) Emrick, Cridersville, OH, A brother-in-law & sister-in-law, Gene (Cheryl) Thuman, Wapakoneta, numerous nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Natalie Perry. Jim retired in 1988 from the Allen Co. Engineers Dept. after 21 years service. Prior to that he had worked 19 years with the Auglaize Co. Engineers Dept. Jim was also an O.H.S.A.A. varsity basketball official for 23 years. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta. A 1952 graduate of Blume High School, he was also a member of the Sons of the American Legion, Post. #330, the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Aerie #691, and the former B.P.O.E. #1170, all of Wapakoneta. He was the 2003 recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award for Unselfish Service from the Wapakoneta Chamber of Commerce. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, and attending their sporting events. His hobbies included golfing and tinkering on various projects. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Tues. April 26, 2011, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta, Fr. Matthew Lee officiating. The family will receive friends in the Parish Life Center at St. Joseph following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Wapakoneta Area Community Foundation or the Wright State University Dept. of Anatomy.

James Walker "Jim" Emrick

February 21, 1934 - April 19, 2011