We are sad to announce that on February 24, 2023, at the age of 62, John Fredrick Emerson of Knoxville, Iowa passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Joe Emerson (Doris) and Patricia Emerson (De Witt); his wife Pam Clages; his former life partner Pam Emerson; his grandsons, Devonte and Malachi; and his brother Steve Emerson.

He is survived by : his daughter Amy Swanks (Vince); his granddaughters, Taylor Sylvester and Destinie Swanks; his brother Mike Emerson; his stepchildren, Kim Murphy, Aubrey VanWaardhuizen, John Followill (Bergen) and Joel Followill (Sarah); his stepgrandchildren, Maggie Penrod (Tyler), Emily Murphy, Kellen Murphy, Sophia Murphy, Preston Followill, Freya Followill, Elle Followill, Faith Followill, Hailey VanWaardhuizen and Ian VanWaardhuizen; his nephews, Joseph and Tyler Emerson; and his pet Pete.

Memorials may be given in John's memory to his family.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Winfield Funeral Home