Danny Joe Emig
June 3, 1949 — February 10, 2016
Danny Joe Emig, 66, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2016. The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday February 15, 2016 at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion, Iowa. Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 16, 2016, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Jordan’s Grove Cemetery in rural Central City, Iowa.
Danny is survived by his Life Partner with whom he shared a home, Sheri Chapman of Ely; his sons, David (Laura) Emig of Mt. Vernon, Mike Emig of Fairfax, and Scott (Denise) Emig of Ely; a daughter, Rachael (Shawn Stecklein) Emig of Independence; seven grandchildren, Sarah (Kory), Paige, Nicholas, Ashley, Alex, Bryan, and Travis; three great-grandchildren, and two brothers, Richard Emig and Charlie Emig, both of Marion. He is also survived by his loving dog, Kaylee.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, James Emig.
Danny was born June 3, 1949 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Harold and Mary (McCracken) Emig. He owned and operated Trailer Transfer Service, for over 30 years. Danny worked diligently to fulfill his love of farming by restoring and rebuilding the farm and a dream home to raise cattle and crops.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Danny Emig Memorial Fund for the family to designate.
Danny is survived by his Life Partner with whom he shared a home, Sheri Chapman of Ely; his sons, David (Laura) Emig of Mt. Vernon, Mike Emig of Fairfax, and Scott (Denise) Emig of Ely; a daughter, Rachael (Shawn Stecklein) Emig of Independence; seven grandchildren, Sarah (Kory), Paige, Nicholas, Ashley, Alex, Bryan, and Travis; three great-grandchildren, and two brothers, Richard Emig and Charlie Emig, both of Marion. He is also survived by his loving dog, Kaylee.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, James Emig.
Danny was born June 3, 1949 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Harold and Mary (McCracken) Emig. He owned and operated Trailer Transfer Service, for over 30 years. Danny worked diligently to fulfill his love of farming by restoring and rebuilding the farm and a dream home to raise cattle and crops.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Danny Emig Memorial Fund for the family to designate.
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