Sallie Emmer

Sallie Emmer, born April 14, 1929, passed away on March 19, 2020. Sallie was a retired teacher who taught at Eaton Rapids and Charlotte for many years. She married Gene Emmer in 1951 and had three daughters, Laura, Lisa and Leslie. She loved art and art history and was accomplished in watercolors and figure painting, something she Sallie Emmer fine-tuned in retirement. Sallie had the gift of giving. She truly cared for the happiness of others. She gave her all to make sure her family was taken care of. Sallie was a strong individual who wouldn’t budge if she thought she was right, despite her family pointing out how opposite her politics were. She was true to her beliefs and respected others as well and cared deeply for her daughters and their well-being. Sallie had a special place in her heart for her grandson, Mattias DeDoes. In the days of a stay-at-home mom, she worked fulltime, cared for her family and the home — something we all should respect. At the same time, she never met a cookie she did not like or a flower she would not plant. Like her husband, Sallie loved books and movies about Sherlock Holmes. Her kids liked nothing better than to take her to the latest Bond movie. Between movies she read mysteries, especially Detective Montalbano. She will be dearly missed. She is survived by her daughters, Laura (Patrick) Marutiak, Lisa Emmer (Steven DeDoes), Leslie (Jim) Long; grandchildren, Mattias DeDoes, Shelli Long; great-grandchildren, Margeaux (Will) Wing, Maci (Matthew) McNamara, Morgan (Ryan) Wing and great-great-grandchildren, Vaida, Norah and Claira. Due to current conditions, a private service will be planned. To share memories or leave condolences, visit skinnerfuneralhomes.com.