Kevin Emerson

Kevin F. Emerson, 65, of Dorchester died Monday, April 27, 2020 at Northgate Care Center in Waukon. The family will have a gathering at a later date at their farm in rural Dorchester. Condolences can be sent to Janice Emerson, 2626 Dead Horse Hollow Road Dorchester, IA 52140. Martin Funeral Home in Waukon is handling the arrangements.

Kevin Floyd Emerson was born October 10, 1954 in La Crosse, WI, the son of Oliver and Emma “Chris” (Meiners) Emerson. He graduated from Waukon High School in 1972. June 2, 1973, he married Janice Kumpf at Zion United Church of Christ in Waukon. Kevin and Janice farmed in the Dorchester and Waterville areas, where they raised crops and milked cows. They enjoyed taking trips to the Caribbean. Kevin was involved with the Republican Party at both the local and state levels.

Survivors include his wife, Janice Emerson of Dorchester; his children: Angel (Jon) Shawda of Urbandale, Matthew (Jessica) Emerson of Eitzen, MN and James (Melynda) Emerson of Ames; six grandchildren; one brother, James “Joe” (Mary) Emerson of Waterville; and two sisters, Alice Lynne Hart of Florida and Diane (Tracy) Thompson of Forest City. He is preceded in death by his parents; a grandchild; a sister-in-law, Sandra Emerson; and a brother-in-law, Mike Hart.

Online condolences may be left at www.martinfunerals.com.