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Emil A. Nettke, Jr., 84

April 20, 2016

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.

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Condolences to the Family

July 16, 2016

Tanya, Tammy and Don… my condolences regarding your Father’s passing. He is  a great man protecting the family and bringing joy, laughter and always providing life long advice for success. He and your Mother will always be with you! God bless and I will never forget them and you! 
Janice Wollaston. Love all of you!!!

April 29, 2016

We are thinking of all of you in this time of loss.  Emil was a very special person and we are glad to have had the opportunity to spend some time with him over the past ten years at Rhi’s graduation, a Penn State football game, Rhi and Will’s wedding and family gatherings. He was a kind man and a devoted husband, father and grandfather.  We are all richer for having known him. Our prayers are with you. 
Bob and Katy Hews

April 27, 2016

To Family of Emil A. Nettke, Jr 
Tammy & Tanya, Sorry to hear of your father’s passing after his many years of suffering, he is finally at peace and we all will remember him.  Your memories  will sustain you during this time of sorrow.
 You may not remember me but I remember the family when you girls attended grade school.  I worked as Secretary to the Principal and knew your parents for a long time, as we all helped with all the PTA festivities.  
My husband and I are now living in a retirement home.  My Sympathy & Prayers to all your family, Jennie R Herrold

April 22, 2016

So sorry to hear of the death of Mr. Nettke.  His mother Edna Meshey was someone my father talked about often.  God bless to all his family and friends.
Tamela (Meshey) Martin, Granddaughter of Carl and Christianne Meshey

April 22, 2016

We are so sorry for your loss. Please know all of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kim, Dave, Kristen and Lauren Schaefer

Visitation
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Grace Lutheran Church
517 N. Queen St.
Lancaster, PA
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