TOMAH - John Patrick Emery (Moraje), 63, of Tomah walked on April 13, 2024, at Gundersen Hospital in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He was born on March 17, 1961, in Portage, Wisconsin. John loved his family, golfing, hunting, and fishing. No matter where you were in the state, he would have a restaurant suggestion. He loved to tease, was quick to laugh, and a good friend to many.
He was always coming up with ideas for business ventures, even though few came to fruition, he never stopped dreaming and planning. John was a self-taught handyman who was always willing to help anyone.
John was a beloved cooka, nephew, father, and husband who loved spoiling his grandkids.
John was preceded in death by his mother, Linda Greendeer, and a sister, Estelle.
He was always coming up with ideas for business ventures, even though few came to fruition, he never stopped dreaming and planning. John was a self-taught handyman who was always willing to help anyone.
John was a beloved cooka, nephew, father, and husband who loved spoiling his grandkids.
John was preceded in death by his mother, Linda Greendeer, and a sister, Estelle.
He is survived by his wife, Patti Emery, children Malachi (Amanda Sweeney) of Tomah, MicahMarie (Jordan) McCann of Holmen, Marishah (Zach) Schwanke of Tomah, ManaenJohn (Kara) of Tomah, stepson Jon (Sara) Bohnsack of Portage, Kaleena Emery of Tomah as well as 9 grandchildren, Macy, Zaden, Jadali, Alice, Mereck, Mavreck, Evelynne, Bruin, and Ellyana. He is further survived by many other relatives and friends.
Traditional Ho-Chunk Services will be held on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, 11:00 a.m. at the Torkelson Funeral Home in Tomah. Richard Mann will officiate. Burial will follow in the Spring Grove Cemetery in Wisconsin Dells. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. The Torkelson Funeral Home in Tomah is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com.
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