We Live in Hearts We Leave Behind~Thomas Campbell

A funeral will be held Friday, May 26th for 28-year-old Kenneth L. Emerson of Oak Ridge who died Monday, May 22nd near Frohna.

He was born June 25th, 1971 in East St. Louis, Illinois, the son of LeRoy and Bonnie (Wisely) Emerson. His mother survives in Perryville.

He married Renee A. Wichern on February 8th, 1992. She survives in Oak Ridge.

He is also survived by two sons: Derek and Michael Emerson, both of Oak Ridge.

He is also survived by three sisters and a brother: Karie Emerson of Perryville; Debra Leslie of Rombaur and Ron Emerson and Jeanette Wenzler, both of Belleville, Illinois.

He was also preceded in death by one brother.

He was plumber and heating and air technician with Dutch Enterprises.

He was a member of the American Eagles Club.

Visitation will be Thursday, May 25th from 4 to 9 p.m. and Friday, May 26th from 6:30 to 10 a.m. at the Young and Sons Funeral Home in Perryville.

A funeral for 28-year-old Kenneth L. Emerson of Oak Ridge will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, May 26th, at the Young and Sons Chapel in Perryville. Burial will be in the Home Cemetery. The Rev. Robert Hutteger will officiate.

Memorials are preferred for family use.