Douglas Emert's Obituary
Decatur- Douglas Harold Emert Sr., 54, of Decatur passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2011 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Doug was born on April 3, 1957 in Decatur the son of Frederick and Elizabeth (Hayes) Emert. He worked at Decatur Foundry and Steak & Shake. He married Alana Miller on December 22, 1990 in Decatur, IL.
Surviving are his wife, sons, Douglas Emert Jr. of California; daughters, Dawn Slemp (Tim) of Argenta; Tonya Meredith of Decatur; Juliana Emert California; brothers, Charles Emert (Guylene) of Clarksburg; Thomas Emert (Wanda) of Decatur; sisters, Kathryn Dickerson (Willie) of Decatur; Madeline Renshaw of Decatur; two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two children, Thomas Michael Emert and Patricia Sue Emert.
Graveside service will be 1pm Monday, January 2, 2012 in Fairlawn Cemetery and conclude with the 'Flight Home' ceremony. Memorials are suggested to Cancer Care specialist of Central Illinois or the family.
The family of Douglas Emert is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home and Crematory, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, View the online obituary and send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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