Walter “Bud” Emmitt, age 92, of Ann Arbor, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020.
Bud was born on November 11, 1927, the second of four children, to Walter Lee and Viola (Mills) Emmitt in Monroe, Michigan. He graduated from Ann Arbor High School and enlisted in the United States Army Air Force. He was deployed to the Philippines nearing the end of WWII. After returning home, Bud married Josephine Nalepka on February 26, 1949 in Saline, Michigan. They settled in Dixboro, just outside of Ann Arbor, where they raised five children: Jerry, Dennis, Jim, Dean, and Nancy. Bud spent 35 years as a truck driver where he enjoyed the adventure of an open road.
He was predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Josephine Emmitt; his parents, Walter and Viola Emmitt; and his three sisters, Juanita, Jane, and Joyce.
Bud is survived by his children, Gerald (Sue Force) Emmitt, Dennis (Vicki) Emmitt, James (Cindy) Emmitt, Dean (Myra O’Donnell) Emmitt, and Nancy (Michael) Goraj; his grandchildren, Scott (Rachael) Emmitt, Micah (Kristen) Emmitt, Jared (Kristin) Emmitt, Keenan (Lauren) Emmitt, Alan Goraj, and Staci (Erik) Lucas; and his great-grandchildren, Erick, Justin, Harlow, and Piper.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the care team at Birchwood Estate for all of the kindness and support shown to Bud over the two years he lived there.
A visitation will be held for the family on Thursday, April 16, 2020 from 12:00 pm until 1 pm. Funeral service will begin at 1:00 pm. Burial to follow at Arborcrest Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorial donations can be made in Bud’s name to a charity of your choice.