Harvey R. Emerson

Harvey R. Emerson, 86, of Wolf Creek, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at his home Friday morning, July 22, 2022, with his loving family at his side.  Harvey was born on April 6, 1936, in Eureka Township, Polk County, Wisconsin the son of Eugene Wesley and Doris M. Emerson.

Harvey was born and raised in Wolf Creek. He graduated from St. Croix Falls High School and enrolled in the Army on April 6, 1956, and served his country until February 4, 1958.

On January 24, 1959, he married Zoe Hansen and to this union three children were born.

Harvey was a very hardworking, dedicated, and successful business owner of Tiger Express a trucking company that started in Centuria, WI, and later moved to Milltown, WI. He was a mentor to many, helped people succeed, and would lend a helping hand to anyone in need. He touched many hearts with his kindness.

In his free time, Harvey and Zoe would travel to Canada for fishing trips with dear friends, Bill and Lindy Jensen, making memories and sharing many laughs.

Harvey is preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Zoe Emerson; son, Gregg Emerson; parents, Eugene and Doris Emerson; his very special pups, Pete and Pete; as well as many old and dear friends and relatives.

He is survived by his children, Janelle (Gordon) Johnson and Rachel (Jay) Carney; grandchildren, Stacy (Irv) Humphrey, Sarah (Pat) Becker, Andrew (Aki) Johnson, Zoey (Justin) McKenzie, and Clay (Tessa) Carney; great-grandchildren, James Humphrey, Jaden Johnson, Jaxson Humphrey, Jace Humphrey, Lily Becker, Lucy Becker, Harvey Becker, Joshua Johnson, Ryan Johnson, Anna Johnson, Lane McKenzie, Grady McKenzie, Emery McKenzie, and Sawyer Carney; siblings, Erma Andrewson, Betty Larson, and Edward (Joyce) Emerson; many other loving family and friends.

The funeral service for Harvey will be held at First Lutheran Church in Cushing, Wisconsin on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at 1:00 P.M. with visitation from 11:00 A.M. until the time of service. Following the service, Harvey will be laid to rest at Wolf Creek Cemetery in Sterling Township, WI.  Pallbearers will be Gordy Johnson, Jay Carney, Andrew Johnson, Clay Carney, Irvin Humphrey, Pat Becker, Justin McKenzie, and James Humphrey.  The honorary Pallbearer will be Jaden Johnson.

Please join the family at the church following the cemetery service for lunch and fellowship.

The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria has been entrusted with arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations go to the American Alzheimer’s Association.

Harvey's service will be livestreamed at this link

https://vimeo.com/733449364/b8713be500