Gary Jacob Emmett

April 18, 1939 – Dec. 18, 2020

Gary Jacob Emmett passed away Dec. 18, 2020 at 81 years old. He was born April 18, 1939, to Carl and Charlotte Emmett. He married Judy Rimer Oct. 10, 1962, in Montana. He served four years in the US Navy, was a member of the Shriners Club and also was a Mason. Gary worked on several local ranches when he was younger and was a railroader for 10 years. He owned and operated semitrucks as well as other jobs. He enjoyed camping and fishing with his family. He also enjoyed his time at the family cabin. He enjoyed visiting with people and never knew a stranger. His kids, grandkids and great-grandchildren were his greatest joy in life. 

Those left behind and cherishing his memory include his wife Judy Rimer Emmett of Greybull; sons, Gary (Becky) Emmett of Reno, Nev., Robert (Sherri) Emmett of Greybull, Darwin (Kim) Emmett of Clark, Wyo.; daughters, Carla Scharen (Mitch Baker) of Greybull, Carrie (Terry) Good of Casper; brother Duane Emmett. He has six grandchildren and 10 great-grandkids. 

Gary was preceded in death by his parents, sister Sheila Vorhies and two grandchildren, Cole Emmett and Tyrel Scharen. 

 Graveside services with military honors will occur in the spring at the Donald J Ruhl Memorial Cemetery. Funeral and cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Atwood Family Funeral Directors. 

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