Emery was a 1939 graduate of Dubuque Senior High School in Dubuque, Iowa and served in the US Army during WWII. He retired as Vice-President of Production with the Flexsteel Furniture Co. after 45 years of service. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Carlisle. Emery was a charter member of the Elks Lodge in Lancaster and was currently a member of the Carlisle Elks. He held a private pilot's license, was an avid golfer, played softball for many years and enjoyed all sporting activities from playing tennis to riding snowmobiles.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 70 years, Kathleen (Hunt) Roe, three daughters; Sharon R. Barth and Sandra R. Emerick, both of Lancaster and Janice S. Mazock (and husband, Michael) of Newport, four grandchildren; Christine and Victoria Emerick and Ken and Clinton Putt, two great-grandchildren; Joshua and Madison Putt and three nieces.

Private graveside services will be held in the Meeting House Springs Cemetery, Carlisle, with Rev. Jon Black officiating. Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, Carlisle, is assisting the family with the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Benevolent Fund at Chapel Pointe, 770 S. Hanover St., Carlisle, PA 17013.