WOODBURN, IN
Lynn Michael “Mike” Emenhiser, 76, of Woodburn, IN passed away unexpectedly on June 25, 2015 at Parkview Regional Medical Center.
Born September 18, 1938, the youngest of 15 children, to Charles and Irene (Heckler) Emenhiser. Mike retired from BF Goodrich, Woodburn, IN in 1994 after 30 plus years. He was a faithful member of South Scipio United Brethren Church, Harlan, IN.
Mike’s love for his family and the Lord was his true joy. He was a friend to all, and never met a stranger. He especially loved children, and was known at church as the “Gum Man”. He enjoyed many hobbies including hunting, fishing, woodworking, and stained glass projects. He took great satisfaction in making something out of nothing. He was proud of having traveled to the 48 contiguous states as well as Alaska.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Judy (Gustin) Emenhiser. Mike also leaves to treasure his memory three daughters, Lynette (Rev. Brian) Magnus of Guelph, ON, Canada, Wendy (Randy) Bruick of Fort Wayne, IN, and Shelly Hudson of Houston, TX; seven grandchildren, Lucas (Leslie) Augustyniak of Monroeville, IN, Hilary (Kirby) Carlson of New Haven, IN, David (Amanda) Magnus, Heather Magnus, Holly (John) Ziedinsh, Wendy (Mark) Banks, and Christopher Magnus, all of Guelph, ON, Canada; and three great grandchildren, Jacob and Lucille Augustyniak, and Theodore Ziedinsh. Also surviving are three sisters, Mary Geesaman of Greenwood, IN, Ruth Wonderly of Hicksville, OH and Gloria Inlow of Auburn, IN.
Preceding him in death are his brothers; Ronald, Kenneth, Allen, Charles JR, Stanley, Jerry and Elwood; his sisters Amy Nahrwold, Maxine Voirol, Bertha Gerardot and Lois Peterson.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, June 30, at 11:00am at South Scipio United Brethren Church, 24990 Antwerp Rd., Harlan, IN with calling one hour prior. Pastor Gary Gates will officiate. Visitation is at Smith & Brown Funeral Home, Hicksville, OH, Monday, June 29 from 2:00- 5:00pm and 7:00-9:00pm.
Burial will be at Scipio Cemetery.
Memorials in honor of Mike may be made to Harlan Christian Youth Center or South Scipio United Brethren Church.
