Peter J. Emigh

Peter J. Emigh obituary, Macungie, PA

Peter J. Emigh

Peter Emigh Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home Inc. on Jan. 16, 2026.
Peter J. Emigh, 77, of Macungie, passed away at home on January 10, 2026. He was the loving husband of Donna H. Emigh. Born in Milwaukee, WI, he was the son of the late Clarence "Pete" Emigh and Dorothy (Schroeder) Emigh.

Pete was a graduate of Marquette University High School in Milwaukee, WI and Tulane University. Following college, Pete built a successful career in the insurance industry, serving as vice president at Myers, Benner Corporation. Pete was an avid and accomplished golfer and loved being out on the course. He was a member of Lehigh Country Club where he developed many lasting friendships over the years. Pete loved all sports and was a lifelong and devoted fan of Wisconsin sports. He rarely missed cheering on the Badgers and Packers.

Above all else, Pete was a wonderful man – kind, loyal, sincere, selfless and blessed with a great sense of humor. Pete had a strong Catholic faith and deeply loved his family and cherished his grandchildren, who brought endless smiles and joy into his life.

Pete is survived by his wife Donna, his son Peter C. ("PC") Emigh and his wife Teresa and grandchildren: Harvey, Cecilia and Lucille of Las Vegas, NV. His sisters Mary Krahn of Brookfield, WI and Susie Styrlund of Redmond, WA. His stepson: Michael J Jacobs and his wife Hillary Comb and grandson: Henrik Jacobs of New York, NY, and many loving nieces and nephews and their families. He was preceded in death by his Son: Timothy D. Emigh.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 11:00 at St Thomas More Catholic Church 1040 Flexer Ave. Allentown, PA. There will be a calling hour from 10-11:00 prior to the Mass.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Pete's honor to support a cancer charity of choice.

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Dave Rosbach

January 26, 2026

Pete was an awesome guy. I was on the track team with him and, if memory serves, in the Marquette follies as well. My condolences.

Dave Rosbach

Daniel Brierton

January 26, 2026

A good friend who I went to New Orleans with in our senior year from which he decided to go to Tulane. We drove straight thru both ways. Will be missed.

David Schroeder

January 18, 2026

Peace
Cousin David

Peder Culver

January 17, 2026

We had a ton of guys called Peter in our family. Pete Emigh had to go by several names. Son of Big Pete, little Pete, New Orleans Pete , Pennsylvania Pete, maybe more if memory serves.
Was always a laugh communicating at Christmas time with the many Peters gathering. I think Pete probably ended up being assigned to do the dishes more than the other Peters who probably conveniently avoided answering the call. Of course, his brother-in-law , Bob, probably bailed him out .
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, Pennsylvania Pete!

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