Richard "Dick" Emerson's obituary , Passed away on March 28, 2026 in Traverse City, Michigan

Richard "Dick" Emerson

January 4, 1934 - March 28, 2026 (92 years old)

Traverse City, Michigan

Richard "Dick" Emerson's obituary , Passed away on March 28, 2026 in Traverse City, Michigan

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Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home

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Richard "Dick" Emerson

January 4, 1934 - March 28, 2026 (92 years old)

Traverse City, Michigan

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Richard Emerson Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Richard Emerson (Traverse City, Michigan), who passed away at the age of 92, on March 28, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard Emerson to show support.

He was predeceased by: his wife Arlene Usher; his son Gary; his parents, Viola and Vernon; his siblings, Jack (Betty) and Jean Horn; his brother-in-law Dale Gary; and his daughter-in-law Jeri.

He is survived by: his sons, Steve, Scott (Cindy) and Mark; his daughter-in-law Sharon Barkman; his sister Joan Gary; his brother-in-law Jack Horn; his grandchildren, Ryan (Kim), Sara (Jordan), Karen, Daniel, Christopher, Ashley and Melody; and his great grandchildren, Logan, Graham, Felix, Gary, Summer, Darrin, Venessa, Farrah and Liam. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Project Feed the Kids; a charity of your choice; or plant some beautiful flowers in memory of Dick and Arlene.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home



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