Emmet H. Erdmann, 87, Appleton, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2016, at Rennes Health Care Center surrounded by his loving family after a short illness. Emmet was born in Wrightstown on June 15, 1928 to the late Gustave and Emma (Kersten) Erdmann. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1950 and was stationed in Germany during the Korean War with the 169th Medical Company. On May 8, 1954, Emmet was united in marriage to Jean Sieth at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Appleton. The couple enjoyed 57 years together until her passing in Dec. 2011. He worked for the Chicago Northwestern Railroad Company as a track foreman retiring in 1990. Emmet was a lifetime member of the VFW Post #2778 of Appleton and member of the American Legion Post #38 of Appleton and Cooties Pup Tent 29 of Appleton. Emmet spent countless hours volunteering with all three groups and his many trips to King Veteran Home. He and his daughter went on the Old Glory Honor Flight in June of 2014 to Washington D.C. He was also a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church where he served as an usher and enjoyed gardening. Emmet was the last of 17 children of Gustave and Emma’s to survive.

He is survived by his daughter Lori Erdmann, Appleton; son Dwight (Ruth) Erdmann, New Orleans; 2 grandchildren: Amanda (special friend, Jeff) Erdmann and Erik (fiancé, Kayla) Erdmann; one great granddaughter, Abigaile and numerous nieces and nephews.
Emmet was preceded in death by his parents; and 16 siblings.

A Funeral Service for Emmet will take place at 11 am on Friday, May 20, 2016 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 2330 E. Calumet St., with Rev. Roger McQuistion and Rev. Jennifer DeNetz officiating. Friends may visit on Thursday at the Brettschneider-Trettin-Nickel Funeral Chapel from 4:00 to 8:00 pm and directly at church on Friday from 9:00 am until the time of service. Interment will take place at Highland Memorial Park. A memorial fund has been established.