Emil A. Nettke, Jr., 84, lifelong resident of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at Country Meadows. He was born in Lancaster to the late Emil A. Sr. and Edna (Meshey) Nettke. He was the loving husband of Patricia J. (Markley) Nettke for 59 years before her death last September 21st.

A 1950 graduate of Manheim Township High School, Emil served in the US Navy during the Korean War onboard the Fletcher-class destroyer USS McCord (DD534). Following the Navy, Emil worked for Armstrong Cork Co., Hoover Co. as a sales representative, Unclaimed Freight and last as a driver for Lancaster Toyota.

He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church. Emil loved Christmas and westerns, family trips to Disney World and Stone Harbor, and hunting at the cabin in Milroy. He was an avid boater. Emil attended Penn State football games for over 30 years and was the number 1 fan at his granddaughters' high school and college field hockey games.

Emil is survived by two daughters, Tamara L., wife of Donald K. Nolt of Lancaster and Tanya L. Nettke of Auburn, CA; two granddaughters, Rhiannon N. Nolt, wife of Will Hews of Philadelphia and Gabrielle N. Nolt of Lancaster; and his sister Shirley Brady of Brethren Village. His sisters Phyllis Glasser and Carol Busha preceded Emil in death.

A memorial service will be held 2 pm Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at Grace Lutheran Church, 517 N. Queen St., Lancaster, PA 17603, with Rev. Stephen P. Verkouw officiating. Emil's family will receive friends from 1 pm to 2 pm on Wednesday at the church. Military Honors will be accorded by Red Rose Veterans Honor Guard. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contribution may be made to Country Meadows, 1380 Elm Ave., Lancaster, PA 17603 or Grane Hospice Care, Inc., 3501 Concord Rd., Suite110, York, PA 17402. The family wishes to thank Country Meadows and Grane Hospice for their extraordinary care of Emil.