Obituary of Emma Bottke

Bottke, Emma Saginaw, Michigan Our loving mother, grandmother and friend passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at Barton Woods Assisted Living. She was greeted with the open arms of her Lord in heaven and is now dancing with the love of her life, Harvey. She was 94 years old. Emma Mary Dickman was born on June 14, 1922 in Saginaw to the late Charles "Todd" and Maude (Brown) Dickman. She was a graduate of Saginaw High School, Class of 1939, and then attended Business School. Emma married her high school sweetheart, Harvey D. Bottke on July 25, 1942. After his passing on April 7, 2004 her heart ached for them to be reunited. Emma enjoyed working with children and was employed by the Saginaw Public Schools. She also was a dedicated volunteer at the Millet Learning Center in Bridgeport. Emma and Harvey were members and worshiped together at Zion Lutheran Church and Peace Lutheran Church. Emma was very talented in many areas of crafting, including her love of painting. She also enjoyed her membership with the Saginaw Garden Club. Emma and Harvey were lifetime members of the Germania Club for over 50 years, where they enjoyed bowling and many social activities. For over 37 years Emma and Harvey loved to spend time with family and friends at the cottage at Van Etten Lake in Oscoda. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Emma is survived by her children: Chuck (Roz) Bottke, John (Mary) Bottke, Jim (Ann Marie) Bottke, Beth (Dave) Quimby; ten special grandchildren; nine beautiful great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Doris Bottke and Gerry Dickman; many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Emma's family will deeply miss her for her unconditional love, selfless acts of kindness, and her contagious joy and laughter. She was preceded in death by her parents; her soul mate for 61 years, Harvey; brother, Charles T. Dickman, Jr; and sister, Bea Martin. Emma's family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff of Barton Woods Assisted Living for their kindness and compassion. FUNERAL: A funeral service for Emma will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 27, 2016 at Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (Off State) Rev. Paul Hinz will officiate with entombment to follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. VISITATION: Friends are welcome to visit with the family at the funeral home, on Sunday, June 26, 2016 from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. and on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. MEMORIALS: Those wishing to donate in Emma's memory can consider a contribution to Peace Lutheran Church or the Millet Learning Center. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home, church or through www.DeislerFuneralHome.com