Max was such a great person. He had so many great stories and could definitely talk your ear off (which I believe we had in common!) I think that Max lived a long fulfilling life and I know he is up there looking down on all of us. Christmas time won’t be the same and even though Max will be greatly missed I know he will be remembered by the great memories we have all shared.
Max J. Emmerich
January 8, 1917 – April 12, 2011

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday April 16 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Duelm for Max J. Emmerich, 94, of St. Cloud, who died April 12, 2011. The Reverend Bernard Kahlhamer will officiate. Burial with military honors, will be in the parish cemetery.
Visitation will be after 10:00 AM on Saturday at the church in Duelm. Arrangements are with the Daniel Funeral Home, St. Cloud.
Max was born on January 8, 1917, in Glendorado Township, Benton County, to William and Amelia (Struffert) Emmerich. He lived in Central Minnesota most of his life where he was employed as a road construction worker for over 30 years for Megarry Brothers and Reynolds Construction out of South Dakota. He served in the Army Air Corps in WWII, in the 86th Depot Supply Squadron, Central Pacific Theatre. He was a member of the Glendorado VFW Post #806, and the Foley American Legion Post #298. Max loved his extended families. He enjoyed farming, gardening, hunting, fishing, traveling, and sharing stories.
Max is survived by his sister, Elfreda Swan of Sauk Rapids, many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers William, Conrad, Edgar, sisters Mary Maybury, Helen Maybury, Zita Peek and Ella Tomczik.
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Many wonderful summers. Some of my favorite memories growing up. I only hope you knew how much you meant to me.
I’m honored to have known Max and take comfort in the memories of a great man and friend. Max was always ready with a smile and a joke, maybe a story. I’ll miss that. Love you Max.
Max always had a good story to share. Whether it be about him growing up on the farm or about fishing I could listen for hours on end. I will never forget him joking around and playing tricks on me and my brother when we were younger. He would always be grabbing and poking us and trying to get the other brother to come save the one caught. I will also never forget the memories up at the cabin with him. It was a privilege to know him. He will be deeply missed.
Max was a pillar in extending the family and they loved hearing and sharing his stories. Our condolences.
Max was a rock. He loved living his life, sharing his experiences with his family and friends, and was a great person. I’m very lucky to have known him and learned from his teachings. R.I.P.
Had a lot of fun with Muxxy, especially up north hunting and fihing. A drink by a big fire, little fireworks,and a lot of bull. RIP
Uncle Max was very close to my family growing up. He was very much a part of the family, and I don’t remember a holiday or special event that was without Grandma Fritzi and Max. Max knew how to make all of us grand kids laugh by poking fun, or teasing us. Max was very intelligent and always knew what was going on in the world. Some of my favorite memories of Max was getting to go camping with the family at AJ Acres. I am privileged to knowhim, and know that he lived a great life surrounded by his family and friends.
My Uncle Max came to Florida every winter. Friday night fish fry, Daytona races, fixing stuff, somebody to just hang out with, candy in his truck, Dad’s best friend. A good man well loved and missed.
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Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday April 16 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Duelm for Max J. Emmerich, 94, of St. Cloud, who died April 12, 2011. The Reverend Bernard Kahlhamer will officiate. Burial with military honors, will be in the parish cemetery.
Visitation will be after 10:00 AM on Saturday at the church in Duelm. Arrangements are with the Daniel Funeral Home, St. Cloud.