George Emmendorfer

George Emmendorfer, age 81, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2010, at the Anderson County Hospital Long Term Care Facility in Garnett, Kansas. George was born on September 13, 1928 in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Henry G. and Lillie (Kelley) Emmendorfer. George was the youngest of five children. He grew up in the St. Louis area, and graduated from high school there in 1947. He joined the U.S. Army on January 29, 1951 and was stationed in Italy during the Korean Conflict. George was honorably discharged at the rank of Corporal on January 3, 1953. He was united in marriage to Mary Ann "Pat" Potzmann on April 24, 1954, at St. Louis, Missouri. This union was blessed with one daughter, Karen Marie. George worked as a District Superintendent of the materials and supply department for Laclede Gas Company. He worked there for over 40 years before retiring on October 1, 1990. He was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church and served on the Parish Council in Richmond, Kansas. Before moving to Kansas George was active in many work and civic duties, some of those included: City of Berkeley Pension Board and his employer's Union Board. George enjoyed Notre Dame football, gardening, and visiting with family and friends. George is survived by his wife, Mary Ann "Pat" Emmendorfer of the home; and his daughter, Karen Wolken and husband Tony of Garnett, Kansas. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 22, 2010, at St. Therese Catholic Church in Richmond, Kansas. Burial will follow at the St. Boniface Cemetery in Scipio, Kansas. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Therese Catholic Church or Hospice Care of Kansas or Anderson County Hospital Long Term Care.