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A long ago student
August 22, 2024
Has it really been 7 years since you passed?! I still see the tribute sign in front of Dodge School in my mind. You are quite a legend in the minds of Twinsburg graduates, yet the stories shared here provided depth to our images of who you truly were. You had a big impact on the lives of many kids within our school district, and are a part of many memories. Thank you for guiding us. You taught us a lot more than you realized. Those who knew you were truly blessed, in Twinsburg and in every part of your life. You are remembered well.
Betty Kitchen
October 10, 2017
Dan was my mentor, my friend, my constant help when I first started teaching at Chamberlin High School in 1965, and for many years thereafter. I was so blessed to have him in my corner. Lots of good memories, fun memories.
james wagner
September 6, 2017
As with many truly fine human beings, there are a host of stories about them that few people know or remember. My mother, who lived in Peninsula, was a crippled widow who could not drive. In the early 1960's she was trying to put her life back together as a teacher and was accepted by Twinsburg schools as a high school language teacher. However, she had no transportation. In stepped Dan Emmett, who lived up the road and who provided transportation for my mother every day, to and from school, for nineteen years. In those nineteen years, Mom missed not one day of school for lack of a ride. That was due primarily to Dan Emmett who generously and kindly provided a daily ride without compensation except the friendship and enduring gratitude of my mother. Mom has passed away now, but her four sons will forever remember the generosity of that wonderful person.
Rick Kovak
September 4, 2017
I would run into Dan in one of the local coffee shops He was fun to talk too You didnt have to wonder what was on his mind he would tell you He had a sense of humor too He would say to me sit down young man whats going on And we would talk about Richfield current events or other things and you could tell that he cared about his community village or township He wanted his town to stay small friendly he was one of the ones that made it a special place
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Warren Roller
September 4, 2017
Wow Dan will really be missed. Have thought of him so often and sad I did not come to visit. Thoughts and prayers to all. Warren and Darlyne Roller
Colleen Payne Plent
September 3, 2017
It was nearly forty years ago when I first met Dan. Having bought a chunk of land to build upon I was directed to Dan to have some brush hogging done on my property. Immediately he became my go to guy having invaluable knowledge and the willingness to share. It wasn't long before I would show up with each new addition of my three babies to introduce to him. He would chuckle with delight at their antics. For about three summers he grew Strawberries. I along with my three would show up and pick strawberries for making jam. We would return from the field with 15 lbs of strawberries whereupon he would look over the three young happy faces and declare, "I should have weighed each one of them before you headed out." I never was charged more than $3 for the entire amount of strawberries. He admitted to me years later that he never made any money on those "damn strawberries"! Fast forward through the years, I recall my years serving on the Zoning Board while Dan served as Township Trustee. He was not unfamiliar at our meetings making it his priority to attend during contentious times. There were several meetings he and I didn't agree on the direction of the forum. He publicly viscerated me when we came into ideological conflict. However, that was business as usual. We never spoke about our disagreements as friends. When I would stop by and visit I knew to go out to the barns to find Dan. He never failed to put aside his work. It was as if there hadn't been any passage of time so infrequent were my visits becoming. Once I showed up with my young nephew and within minutes Dan gave him chores to do directing him, while ever watchful under those steely blue eyes. Only when the chores were completed did my nephew pass Dan's approval. That was about five years ago and my nephew still proudly asks "How is Dan Emmett?" I would run into Dan at Richfield Restaurant and with great delight be asked to join him over coffee. One day, my dog went missing. I looked and looked for him. I finally ended up at Dan Emmetts in tears describing my Teddy Bear dog. He listened quietly and then assured me my dog would show up. The next day Dan stopped by my house to see if my beloved dog came home. He did and I joyfully had Dan meet him. That was sufficient for Dan, who mentioned he had work to do and drove off in his old beat up, white pick up truck. I would see Alice up at Country Counter and she delighted in catching up with me while holding a cup of coffee gratis of the grocery store. I marveled over her cheerfully expressing, "Still playing tennis!" While painfully aware that my knee joints were nearly crippled despite my being 20 years her junior. Sadly, Richfield has lost a great man. Today's young families will never know the salt of the earth Richfieldites who have lived here for generations upon generations upon generations. They won't know the stories of when electricity first began to be lined out into Richfield. Of having looked out across the vast fields and woods to see the twinkling of electrical lights begin to show at night upon the horizon. Every passing day those lights were creeping ever closer to Richfield. They won't know of the great sled races on Streetsboro Road in the winter. Nor will they hear the stories of wagons picking up children to take them to and from school. Or snow sleds used in the winter months to deliver young students. Dan and Alice are legendary. One of the few old timers left who can speak knowledgeably about how Richfield once was. I am amazed if not dumbfounded at the changes they have witnessed. I having been here a mere 40 years yet I think I have seen great changes. Ie, in the growth of McMansion subdivisions, commercial businesses and traffic lights. While I love Richfield it is the old Richfieldites that made it truly my home. God bless you, Dan. And thank you from myself and hundreds if not thousands of others fortunate enough to have known you. We're going to miss you.
Margaret O'Toole
September 2, 2017
Daniel please rest in peace. I will miss seeing you. you made our visits a pleasure. I will remember you as a feisty stubborn man.
Judy Marovich/Quesenberry
September 1, 2017
What a wonderful teacher and coach. Your memory will live on.
August 31, 2017
So sorry for your loss Alice. May he Rest In Peace.
George Brandon
August 31, 2017
My deepest condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. Dan was an all around great person and coach and an even better and compassionate man.
Tina Marie Shoults
August 31, 2017
Alice, in the decade I worked at the "Country Counter" (2004-2014), you and Dan always always made me smile. You were both always happy, and we shared many laughs while I ran around trying to look like I was working. In all seriousness, I am truly sorry from the bottom of my heart for your loss of "Mr. Dan", your sweet husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Please try to smile again soon. I think he would want that. God Bless! Love, Tina Shoults - former hbc manager; giant eagle richfield
Ralph Smith Family
August 30, 2017
With deepest sympathy from our family,God bless you and your family.
Ralph Storage
August 30, 2017
Dan, rest in peace. You will always live in our hearts and prayers.We cherish the memories of all the good times at RBC H.S.
Ralph and Sue Ann Storage
Dayton,OH
August 30, 2017
Rest In Peace Mr. Emmett. You were an icon at R. B. Chamberlin High School in the early '60's and much loved by me and my brothers, John and Bob Vilk.
Kathy Nix-Fintz
August 29, 2017
Dan was my classmate at Richfield High School. He always managed to keep things interesting.
August 29, 2017
Mr Emmett was a respected and loved teacher at R B Chamberlin High School.
Our memories are very dear to us.
Heartfelt sympathy and prayers to your entire family.
Bruce and Sandra (Trejbal) Larson
class of 1961
Miami Florida
Alan Fiorilli
August 29, 2017
Mr. Emmett Rest In Peace. You will be greatly missed.
T. M.
August 29, 2017
R.I.P. You will be greatly missed, but never forgotten...
Richard Stevens
August 28, 2017
Thank you Mr.Emmett for being an honest and fair man that made school more enjoyable, I'll never forget you or your fine teachings Thanks for everything, my condolences and prayers for you and your family in this time of need.
Pam Davies Wood
August 28, 2017
Bless you Mr Emmitt, & "Miss Hoover"
Steve MacDowell
August 28, 2017
Mr Emmett
All these years and I still remember what a great person and the joy I had being around you. I am 62 now and to still have the fond memories. That tells you what a impact you had in my life. What a blessing it was!!!
Ron Metzger
August 28, 2017
RIP Dan Emmett. God bless your family, and may they find comfort knowing you are with the Lord.
Sheryle Kvitko
August 28, 2017
Mr. Emmett, I don't know if you ever fully realized just how highly regarded you were by the Twinsburg community. You impacted the lives of generations of Chamberlin and Twinsburg High School students. Your standards, expectations, and old fashioned discipline, sprinkled with a heavy dose of love and compassion are principles that none of us will soon forget. God Bless you and your family, and may you rest in peace.
K F
August 28, 2017
My condolence to the family and friends. In this time of need keep in mind the God of comfort is with you all.
Shirley Oglesby Herndon
August 28, 2017
My sincere prayers are with my favorite Music Teacher, Mrs. Alice Emmett, during this unfortunate time. Mr. Emmett was a very wonderful person. Always!!!
Brenda Braham Mudry
August 28, 2017
So very sorry for your loss.
Joan Teague
August 28, 2017
I knew Dan as a student and later as a colleague. He meant a lot to those he taught and as well as those who worked with him--he will be missed by many. My condolences to his family.
Linda Snyder
August 28, 2017
Thank you Mr. EMmett for being a positive, encouraging influence during my high school years. Rest In Peace.
HUBERT BRANDON
August 28, 2017
Thank you Dan for your genuine caring and concern for our community during a time when few others were there to support us. My life and community was made better because you were a part of it. RIP
Hubert Brandon
August 28, 2017
Thank you Dan for all that you did for our community when there were so few who showed us genuine caring and compassion. My life was made better because you were a part of it. RIP
Mark Gutowski
August 28, 2017
Thank you Mr. Emmett for being part of my formative years and for your service to our country. There are many people in Twinsburg who have found memories of their former coach and teacher. Condolences to Alice and the rest of the family.
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