Obituaries : Dennis Emberton

Dennis Emberton, 84, of Brandon, died Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, at Prairie Hills Assisted Living in Independence.
Dennis was born Dec. 1, 1936, in La Porte City, the son of Ai and Florence (Hilmer) Emberton. He graduated from La Porte City High School in 1955. Dennis married Ruth Ann Arensberg on Sept. 8, 1957, at the United Methodist Church in Garrison. Dennis was a farmer for 53 years and had also worked at Rath Packing Co. for 30 years until its closing. Farming was his passion. He loved his morning coffee while visiting with his friends. He and Ann would often go for country drives, checking out the fields and stopping for an ice cream cone. Dennis treasured his family and the time he spent with them, whether attending family get togethers or watching his children and grandchildren participate in sporting events.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth "Ann" Emberton of Brandon; five daughters, Teresa (Chris) Radley of Des Moines, Shelly (Marc) Cabalka and Kelly (Terry) Weber, both of Independence, Tammy (Larry) Thies of Raymond and Pam (Tim) Dryml of Independence; 11 grandchildren, Eric and Jennifer Radley, Samantha Barnes, Amy Cabalka, Matt and Jodi Uthoff, Derek, Bryce and Trey Weber and Melissa and Tara Dryml; eight great-grandchildren, Baileigh, Tenleigh and Jaxon Uthoff, Rowen and Rylee Radley, Mya and Scarlett Stiefel and Carrick Barnes; sister, Beverly (Ed) Baldwin of La Porte City; sister-in-law, Carol Emberton of Anamosa' and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Shannon Emberton.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family. A memorial fund will be established.
Memorial services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 6, at Kearns Funeral Service in Waterloo. A recording of the service will be available on the funeral home website. Memorial visitation: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 5, at the funeral home. Inurnment: West View Cemetery in La Porte City. Condolences may be left at www.KearnsFuneralService.com.