WACASER, Emery E. – of Burton, age 97, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. A Funeral Liturgy will be held 1 PM on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at Allen Funeral Home, 9136 Davison Rd., Davison, MI 48423; Rev. Fr. Andrew A. Czajkowski officiating. Interment will take place following the service at St. John Catholic Cemetery. The family will receive visitors one hour prior to the service, beginning at 12 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association in honor of Emery.
Emery Wacaser was born on October 13, 1927, in Bloomington, IL, to Edwin and Dorothea (Jeffries) Wacaser. He married Katherine J. Teachout Waisanen on April 15, 1978, cherishing their time together until her passing on February 5, 2003. A proud U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, Emery had a passion for woodworking, boating, and fishing. He was known for his generosity and caring nature, always making time for family and creating lasting memories with them. His legacy is one of love, skill, and dedication to those he cherished.
Emery is survived by his children: Jeffrey (Richard) Wacaser, Yvonne Cooper, Cecelia (David) Parks, Bernard (RaeAnn) Waisanen, Lynne (Edwin) O’Brien; daughter-in-law, Shawn Waisanen; brother, Frank Wacaser; there are 10 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren, and many other loving family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Dorothea Wacaser; wife, Katherine Wacaser; son, Charles Wacaser; stepsons, Gregory Waisanen and Clifford Waisanen; sisters, Marjorie Wacaser and Jean Harris; sister-in-law, Bonnie Wacaser; grandson, Colt Mabrey.