Jerry Emley

EMLEY - Jerry L. Emley, age 76, passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at his home. He was preceded in death by his son, Jeffrey Emley; parents, Paul and Evelyn Emley; father-in-law, Wendell Sutter; brother, Jack Emley. Jerry is survived by his wife of 56 years, Judi Emley; daughter, Denise Hoffman; grandchildren, Dayne Hoffman and Drake (Elizabeth) Hoffman; brother, David (Carol) Emley; mother-in-law, Naomi Sutter-McNett; brother-in-law, Jerry (Linda) Sutter; several nieces and nephews. Jerry was born August 28, 1941 in Huntington, Indiana. He attended Huntington Catholic High School where he excelled athletically. On December 30, 1961, he married Judith Sutter. They had 2 children. Jerry retired from Continental Baking Company after 43 years of service. He maintained his love of athletics throughout his life as a fan of the Detroit teams and was a regular attendee at nearly every one of his grandchildren's athletic events. He also enjoyed occasional fishing trips and cruising around in his Ford Thunderbird with the top down. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 2:00 PM Monday at St. Judes Catholic Church, 1120 4 Mile Road NE, Grand Rapids. His family will greet relatives and friends 3:00 to 5:00 PM Sunday at Stegenga Funeral Chapel, 1601 Post Drive NE, Belmont and one hour prior to Mass at the church. Prayers of the rosary will br recited 4:30 PM Sunday at the funeral chapel. To share a photo, memory and sign the family's online guestbook please visit www.stegengafuneralchapel.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Jerry Lee Emley please visit our Sympathy Store.