William J. Emler

William J. Emler, Sr. age 77 passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2014 Austinwoods Care Center, Austintown, Ohio Born May 13, 1936 he was the son of Arthur and Vernie (Wilson) Emler. After attending school in Hanover Twp. Pa. William entered the military serving in the United States Marine Corps. William married his love Emma on May 10, 1956. They were happily married over 56 years. He proudly served in the Vietnam War and retired after a decorated 20 year career. After the Marines William became a truck driver. He delivered goods all over this country. William displayed the same dedication to this profession as he did to everything he set out to do. When not working William was a devoted Nascar fan. His favorite driver was Tony Stewart. He faithfully cheered him in every race. In his youth William also participated in racing at tracks in Sharon, Mercer, and Lernersville Pa. William leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife Emma (Hatala) Emler, sons William (Monica) Emler Jr of Boardman, Robert (Linda) Emler of Niles, James (Sherri) Emler of Austintown, and Thomas Emler of Austintown, sister, Martha Stroud, PA. William also leaves 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Vernice, and sister, Audrey Neeley. Visitation will be held Friday February 7, 2014 from 5pm to 7pm at the Lane Family Funeral Home's Mineral Ridge Chapel, 1350 N. Canfield-Niles Rd., Mineral Ridge, OH 44440 Services will be on Saturday February 8, 2014 at 10am at the funeral home. William's family is wishing monetary donations be made in lieu of flowers to The Wounded Warrior Project or Disabled American Veterans.