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Vance C. Emmert

Hudson-Vance C. Emmert, 90 of Hudson died Saturday May 5 ,2012 at his home. Funeral services will be held at noon on Monday, May 14, 2012 at Bloomington Bible Church, 1008 E. Emerson, Bloomington with Pastor Dennis Powers officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 am until the time of service at the Church on Monday. Interment will be in Hudson Township Cemetery, with military rites accorded by the Bloomington-Normal American Legion Honor Guard.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Bloomington Bible Church or to an organization of the donor's choice. Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home in Bloomington is in charge of the arrangements.

Vance was born April 24, 1922 in Rogerville, Tennessee the son of Chris Emmert and Amanda V. Russell. He married Eveline M. Rist, June 20, 1941 in St. Charles, Missouri. She preceded him in death on July 16, 2004.

He is survived by two sons Vance (Sharon) Emmert Jr of Hudson, IL  and Donald L (Doris) Emmert  of Oklahoma City, OK. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and 4 great -great grandchildren and one sister, Lucille Thomas of Normal.

In addition to his wife Eveline, Vance was preceded in death by his parents, 4 sisters, 2 brothers, and one daughter in law.

Vance was a WWII Veteran Serving in the United States Army, he was a proud member of the 11th Armored Division, known as the Thunder Bolt's. He was an Expert Carbine Marksman and was a decorated soldier. He fought in some of the greatest battles of the European Theater, including the Battle's of Ardennes-Rhineland, and the Battle of the Bulge.

Vance worked for 43 yrs at Meadow Gold and Beatrice Foods. He also was a dedicated Hudson Twp employee for 25 yrs. He was a member of the Bloomington Bible Church.

He enjoyed hunting and camping, he loved his family and was known to many as "GRANPA".

Online condolences can be made to the family at kiblerbradyruestman.com.