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John Emil Obituary
John J. Emil
BISMARCK - John J. Emil, 68, passed away unexpectedly of a brain aneurysm on March 13, 2023.
A Funeral Service will take place on Monday, March 20, 2023, at 10:30 AM at First Lutheran Church in Mandan. Burial will immediately follow at Mandan Union Cemetery.
Visitation will be on the evening of Sunday, March 19, 2023, from 4:00 – 6:00 PM at First Lutheran Church in Mandan.
John was born July 17, 1954 in Mandan to parents John R. Emil and Agnes (Balkowitsch) Emil. He enjoyed 45 years of marriage to his wife Debbie, meeting at Mandan High School the spring of 1971. They graduated in the class of 1972. Marrying six years later, they built their first home in Mandan, welcoming their daughter Kim in 1982. Daughter Carly arrived in 1984, completing their family.
John was simply the best at everything he did, the hardest worker, and was always helping others. He was incredibly devoted to his family and friends and would do anything for his girls.
A skilled machinist, John worked at the Amoco oil refinery for 37 years. He was a carpenter who built four homes, fixer of all things, and avid fisherman. When you didn't know how to do something, you just asked John. He loved Mexican food, a good margarita, and coffee – black.
John will be dearly missed by many, but especially by his wife Debbie (Fischer) Emil of Mandan, daughters Kim (Emil) Schroder of North Oaks, MN and Carly (Emil) Gatzlaff of Shoreview, MN, son-in-laws Tyson Schroder and Michael Gatzlaff, and beloved grandchildren, John (8) and Anna (6) Gatzlaff, and Parker (6) and Nina (2) Schroder. We find peace knowing John will be able to live on through his organ donation, continuing to bless both our lives and the lives of others.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Agnes, brother, Dennis Emil, and in-laws, Bernice and Marvin Fischer.
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Christina Stroh
March 24, 2023
Debbie- that is a wonderful picture of John. He was such a great guy. I know you have wonderful memories of him. And of course, when I think of him, I think of your dad Marv. Loved him too.
Tina Stroh
Deanna Kupper-Thompson
March 19, 2023
My deepest sympathy to you, Debbie, and to the family. I grew up across the alley from the Emil's home. My sister and myself played with Dennis and John and walked to school with them until they moved from 12th Ave house. Great early memories playing dodge ball and kick the can with all the neighbor kids. May God bring comfort to you and the family during your time of great loss. John will not be forgotten.
DeNae Kautzmann
March 18, 2023
Deepest sympathy Debbie to you and your family. We have sweet memories of Carly and our daughter Erika Anderson modeling clothes at a style show when they were around 10. Our paths didnt cross much over the years but we followed Carly´s track success. John leaves a huge void in our community.
Sue Storick Pilon
March 18, 2023
Dear Debbie and family. My deepest sympathy for the loss of your dear husband and classmate John. You always looked like the perfect couple and meant for each other. I pray for God's healing Mercy for you and your family. God Bless- Sue Storick Pilon
Renee Woehl
March 17, 2023
My heartfelt sympathies to John's family. I worked with John and really enjoyed his sense of humor. He would come to my office daily and check out my candy dish. On my last day of work, he was one of very few that came and wished me well in my retirement, I gave him the candy dish. He seemed to be a little chocked up by that. Rest easy, John
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