Emma Zerr, age 95, of Quinter, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at Gove County Medical Center, Quinter. She was born in Gove County, on January 6, 1921, to Valentine and Anna (Zimmerman) Zerr.
Emma was was united in marriage to Rudolph C. Zerr, on August 25, 1941, in Park, Kansas. He preceded her in death in 1991. She was a loving homemaker and housewife.
Survivors include three sons, Delbert (Judy) Zerr of Manhattan, Delmer (Carrie) Zerr of Wellington, and Herman (Jann) Zerr of Grainfield; two daughters, Mary Lou Weber of Loveland, Colorado, and Loretta (Daniel) Zordel of Hays; eleven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; one brother, Tony Wildeman of Ness City; and one sister, Clara Guest of Oregon. She was preceded in death by her husband; a son, Erwin Zerr; two grandchildren, Jeffrey Weber and Isaac Zerr; six brothers; and six sisters.
Mass of Christian burial will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 17, 2016 at St. Agnes Catholic Church, Grainfield. Burial will be in the Grainfield Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 at the St. Agnes Religious Education Center, Grainfield. A parish vigil will follow at 7:00.
Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Agnes Christian Mothers or the Grainfield American Legion Auxiliary. Contributions made to the organization may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 South Main, Quinter, KS 67752.
Condolences may be left for the family by signing the online guestbook at www.schmittfuneral.com.