Eldon E. Emmack
October 24, 2009
Eldon E. Emmack, 71, died Saturday, October 24, 2009 at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. He was born on July 20, 1938 to Donald and Harriett Emmack in Colfax, Iowa.
Eldon enjoyed life to its fullest, starting out each day with breakfast at his favorite neighborhood restaurant with his buddies. Not a day would pass that he wasn't the first to be in his usual seat and serving coffee.
Eldon was the co-owner of D&E Auto, a business that he started with his Dad and one that he currently co-owned along with son, Steve. They shared many great times at the SHOP along with their abundant friends and comrades in the business.
Eldon was also a great jazz musician playing string bass with the Don Hoy band and the John Foster combo. Music was his passion and his creative outlet.
Eldon was a wonderful husband and Dad, as he always put his family first and was very proud of them all. He will be unbelievably missed by those who survive him; his wife, Marian; son, Steve and wife Rhonda; and daughter, Suzy. Other survivors include many incredible brothers/sisters-in-law and many wonderful nieces and nephews.
Eldon was preceded in death by his father and mother, Donald and Harriett, sisters, Karen and Carol.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 29, 2009, at Highland Park Christian Church, 4260 NW 6th Drive, Des Moines, Iowa, followed by burial at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery in Des Moines. A visitation with the family present will be from 4 - 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at Hamilton's near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Rescue League or St. Josephs Catholic Church in loving memory of Eldon.
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Brenda Hendrickson
10/29/2009
Eldon was a great man and will be truly missed. I am sorry for your loss. He would always brighten my saturday when I saw he coming in for lunch. My thoughts and prayers go out to Steve and the rest of Eldon's family.
Brenda Hendrickson
waitress at Mary Go Round
Tony Belluchi
10/28/2009
I am so sorry for your loss. Eldon was the best of the best and I will miss him.
Kurt and Amber Barz
10/28/2009
We never had the opportunity to meet Mr. Emmack but we do know how special he was to his daughter. We are thinking of you and praying with you.
Christopher Adams
10/27/2009
If one should be remembered for kindness and love of family and friend, It is Eldon. Although I was not close with him, He always knew who I was, And always greeted me well. I don't think for a minute that anyone who grew up with Steve and Sue did not know who he was. To Steve And Sue, Precious and wonderful memories. Ding.
Mickey Van Baale
10/27/2009
Eldon will be so missed by all of us. I am so sorry that I'm not there to be with you at this difficult time. I'm sending you loving hugs and kisses, as well as lots of prayers. I will surely miss my cousin and all the wonderful things about him.
Love to you all!
Mickey
Larry, Heidi, Blake and Blair Wolinski
10/26/2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you ... Eldon was a wonderful person and we will really miss him.
Jane and Jim Quade
10/26/2009
Thinking of your family and your loss with great sadness.
Mike & Gina Miller
10/26/2009
We are so sorry for your loss, Eldon was a wonderful person, he will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out for your family. All our love during this diffucult time, he will be missed.
Diana Hennick
10/26/2009
I am so sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Eldon. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Scott & Kristi Arneson
10/26/2009
We are so sorry for your loss. Eldon was such a great friend to my father and our family. We will miss him dearly.
Ros Arneson
10/26/2009
I am so sorry for your loss. Eldon & O'Dean were great friends and I will miss him.
Ed and Jamie Rogers
10/26/2009
I am so sorry for your loss. Eldon was a very good man and we will all miss him greatly.
Stan Howard
10/25/2009
I am sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Chuck & Cathy Kaska
10/25/2009
We are shocked and saddened. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.