hmtl5 Roland Edward Emmett b. 20 Oct 1926 Oxford, Furnas County, Nebraska d. 19 May 2005 Lexington, Dawson County, Nebraska: McKeown Genealogy
Roland Edward Emmett

Roland Edward Emmett

Male 1926 - 2005  (78 years)

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  • Name Roland Edward Emmett 
    Born 20 Oct 1926  Oxford, Furnas County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3
    Gender Male 
    _MILT World War II. US Navy. 
    Died 19 May 2005  Lexington, Dawson County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3
    Buried Arapahoe Cemetery, Arapahoe, Furnas County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3
    Person ID I501  McKeown
    Last Modified 11 Feb 2023 

    Father Roland Finch Emmett,   b. 2 Nov 1891, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 May 1984  (Age 92 years) 
    Mother Twyla W. Tull,   b. 20 Apr 1895, Des Moines County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 May 1989, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 94 years) 
    Family ID F184  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Grace Esther Swanson,   b. 13 Oct 1925, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Feb 2016, Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 90 years) 
    Married 3 Jun 1948  Papillion, Sarpy County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3
    Children 
     1. Sarah Ellen Emmett,   b. 9 Jun 1956, Furnas County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Feb 2013, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 56 years)
    Last Modified 23 Oct 2017 
    Family ID F185  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 20 Oct 1926 - Oxford, Furnas County, Nebraska Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 3 Jun 1948 - Papillion, Sarpy County, Nebraska Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 19 May 2005 - Lexington, Dawson County, Nebraska Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Arapahoe Cemetery, Arapahoe, Furnas County, Nebraska Link to Google Earth
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  • Headstones
    Emmett Family headstone
    Emmett Family headstone
    Emmett Roland Edward
    Emmett Roland Edward
    Emmett Grace Swanson
    Emmett Grace Swanson
    Emmett family plot
    Emmett family plot

  • Notes 
    • ARAPAHOE -- Roland E. Emmett, 78, died Thursday (May 19, 2005), at Tri County Hospital in Lexington.

      He was born Oct. 20, 1926 in Oxford to R. Finch and Twyla (Tull) Emmett. He grew up in Arapahoe and graduated from Arapahoe High School in 1944. He received a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from the University of Nebraska Lincoln in 1948 and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

      Me married Grace Swanson on June 3, 1948 at Papillion. He worked in the commercial banking and insurance business in Arapahoe for 40 years and retired in 1992.

      Memberships include St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Arapahoe, President of Arapahoe Fire Department, bandmaster of Tehama Temple Shrine Band, Presidents Advisory board of the University of Nebraska, Monument Lodge No. 293 AF & AM, Rena Chapter No. 12 of Eastern Star, Jesters, Ak-Sar-Ben, Elks, Scottish Rite Masons, Nebraska Diplomats, past president of Nebraska Bankers Association, South Platte Chamber of Commerce, Rotary, Arapahoe Chamber of Commerce, Board of Education, and past commander of American Legion Post in Arapahoe.

      He was proceeded in death by his parent and infant sister.

      Survivors include his wife, Grace of Arapahoe; one son, Scott Emmett of Scotia; three daughters, Kathleen and husband, Dr. Gary Ensz of Auburn, Sarah Emmett of Lincoln, and Mary, and husband, Bill Fitzke of Sun Lakes, Ariz.; and five grandchildren.

      Services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at 2 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Arapahoe with the Revs. Lawrence and Ruth Jaynes officiating. Internment will follow at the Arapahoe Cemetery in Arapahoe. Viewing and visitation will be today from 12-8 p.m. at Wenburg Funeral Home in Arapahoe. Condolences and personal reflections can be left at www.wenburgfuneralhome.com. Wenburg Funeral Home of Arapahoe is in charge of arrangements.
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  • Sources 
    1. [S26] US Social Security Applications and Claims.

    2. [S3] Obituary.

    3. [S8] Find a Grave.