Otha “Bill” Embrey, 86, of St. Joseph, Missouri died Monday, February 22, 2016 at his home.

Bill was born on May 10, 1929 in St. Joseph, Missouri to William & Mildred (Wisdom) Embrey. He was a lifelong resident of St. Joseph. Bill served in the U.S. Army during Korea. He worked for and retired from Meadow Gold Dairy after 30 years, then went to work for Heartland Hospital and worked another 33 years before retiring again.

Bill married Susie Morton on December 12, 1953 in Troy, Kansas. She preceded him in death on March 16, 2008. He was also preceded in death by his parents, 2 daughters; Alice Pickerel and Virginia Lawrence, 2 brothers; Marlin and Bobby Embrey, 3 sisters; Donna Wasson, Roberta and Lola Embrey.

Survivors include, daughter, Donna Frans (Andrew Hahn) of St. Joseph, Missouri Sons; Mark Embrey (Susan) of St. Joseph, Missouri Alvin “Woody” Woods (Peggy) of Elwood, Kansas 15 grandchildren 22 great-grandchildren Sister, Lila Gross of Vincennes, Indiana Nieces, nephews, cousins and friends

FUNERAL: Saturday, February 27, 2016 – 11:30 A.M. At: Harman Rohde Funeral Home in Wathena, Kansas Burial: Mount Olive Cemetery in Troy, Kansas where there will be Military Honors. Visitation: family will receive friends Friday evening 6-8 pm at the funeral home. Memorials: either Hands of Hope Hospice or Elwood Fire Department www.harmanrohde.com