Esther Mae Emmerich, 77, College Librarian

Born October 31, 1924 in Henrietta Township where she was raised and graduated from Henrietta High School with the class of 1942. She has made her home in South Amherst since 1934.

Esther attended Ohio State University where she received a degree in Library Sciences. She worked for Oberlin College as a Librarian retiring in 1985 after 35 years. She was a member of St. John United Church of Christ where she participated in the Women's Altar Guild. Miss Emmerich was a professional Seamstress and Taylor and loved being a homemaker.

Survivors include her brother Irving Emmerich of Avon Lake; one niece; one nephew; several great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents Adam Emmerich in 1969 and Ethel (nee:Bristol) Emmerich in 1970; her brothers Charles M. Emmerich in 1995 and Warren L. Emmerich in 1941.

Friends may call Saturday from 7-9 p.m. and Sunday 2-4 p.m. at the Hempel Funeral Home; 373 Cleveland Ave., Amherst. Funeral Services will be held Monday at 11:00 a.m. St. John United Church of Christ, South Amherst. The Rev. Paul D. Eaton, pastor of St. John Untied Church of Christ, will officiate. Burial will be in Birmingham Cemetery, Birmingham.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Oberlin College Library; 148 W. College St. Oberlin, OH 44074.