It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Robert C. Emerson of Carlton, Minnesota, who passed away at the age of 88, on July 4, 2023. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Robert C. Emerson to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Oluf Emerson and Helen Emerson (Chadwick); his brothers, Ralph Emerson (Dee), Neil Emerson (Fran) and Dennis Emerson (Mary); and his siblings-in-law, Don Munsterteiger, Carol Emerson and John Hagberg.

He is survived by : his wife Marnie; his children, Marta Patton (Jack) of West DesMoines, IA, Chad Emerson (Addie Geiger) of Fargo, ND, Kristin Davis (Farzad Kazemi) of Barnum, MN and Julianne Emerson of Carlton, MN; his grandchildren, Quade Patton (Shawna), Travis Patton (Elizabeth), Chloe LiaBraaten (Seth), Jonah Emerson (Alex), Noah Emerson, Taylor Davis (Jenna), Taryn Davis (Tom Hill), Jennifer Redowl (Archie), Gregory Sundstrom (Erica Bauer-Sundstrom) and Colin Emerson; his great grandchildren, Chance Patton, Robert Davis, Eliska Sundstrom, Christian Davis and Aspen Patton; his siblings, Gordon Emerson (Margaret), Beverly Richardson, Janice Munsterteiger, Vern "Joe" Emerson and Ken Emerson (Cathy); and his brother-in-law Steven Hagberg (Jane). He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, relatives, and friends.

Memorials are preferred to Bethesda Lutheran Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Nelson Funeral Care