Clifford William Emerick

Clifford William Emerick obituary, Lodi, CA

Clifford William Emerick

Clifford Emerick Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 15, 2025.
Clifford William Emerick passed away on October 12th, 2025 in Lodi, CA. Born on January 16th, 1935 in Cleveland, OH, he was the eldest of two sons born to Stephen William and Alice Emerick.

Cliff served in the Coast Guard and was an alumni of Case Western University where he received a Bachelor's degree in Social Work. He worked many years in the field of Social Work in Napa, California, prior to retiring and moving to Nampa, Idaho.

Cliff enjoyed bowling, golfing, fishing and acting. He performed in many plays in his local community theatre and had small roles in both television and film. He also loved spending time with his friends and family.

Cliff was known for his quick wit and sense of humor as well as his zest for life. He is survived by his son, Stephen, his daughter Lisa, son in law, Mark, his brother Bill as well as numerous grandchildren, stepchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Marilynn.

Per Cliff's wishes, there will be no service and his ashes will be divided and scattered in the Pacific and Atlantic Ocean.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association Clifford William Emerick

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3661 E. French Camp Road, Manteca, CA 95336

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