John Emmerling was born April 25, 1946, on the East coast. He passed away on May 31, 2025, in Cincinnati, Ohio.
The oldest of five children, John and his family moved to Alabama, where his father earned a master’s degree from the University of Alabama. The family then moved back to New Jersey, where his father taught school. One of his fondest memories, John enjoyed living on the East coast, working on the farm with his grandfather, picking fruit, growing vegetables and learning to build onto the home where his family lived.
After high school graduation, John earned an engineering degree from Steven’s University and went to work for GE in Cincinnati, Ohio. He spent a good portion of his life working at GE, which he talked about fondly.
He was married and he had three daughters. After a divorce, John moved to Wetmore, CO, with the idea of starting a vineyard. He ended up joining a group of about 20 people to start the Fremont
County Crusader, which he worked at for about 10 years.
John was very patriotic and was a member of the Fremont County Republicans, Royal Gorge Tea Party, Cañon City Rotary, Cañon City Noon Lions, Florence Elks Lodge No. 611, Sons of American Legion Post 13, and many other organizations. He worked tirelessly as a
precinct captain for numerous candidates during election time.
John enjoyed talking about his experiences with GE and his
father’s heroism during World War II.
John was able to travel all over the world with his job. He also enjoyed sailing, riding his motorcycle, camping, fishing  and taking photographs at the Florence Farmers Market, Blossom Festival, Florence Pioneer Day and many other events for the newspaper.
When John’s health declined, he moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, to live with his daughter, Meredith and son-in-law, Jared Morris.
John is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, grandchildren and great- grandchildren, a brother, James, and three sisters.

The family has planned to hold a memorial at a later date in Ohio. Those who would like to send cards and/or donations may do so to Meredith and Jared Morris, 4179 Stonecreek Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45241.
The Celebration of Life service will be from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, June 29th, at “The Venue at Oak Creek”, at 800 N. Frazier in Florence. Finger food to follow.
This is the former milking barn at Camerlo Dairy in Florence. Turn north at the light on the west side of Florence.