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Russell Milan Emenhiser passed away at home on Friday, September 15, 2000. Russell was born in Fredericks, OK on May 26, 1919. He was preceded in death by his beautiful wife, Louise; son, Irl Nolan Emenhiser; an infant son; brother, Buddy;and his beloved canine companion, Sammy Jo. He is survived by daughter, Cindy Gyure and her husband, Gary of Albuquerque; sons, Ronald J. Ivey and his wife, Paula of Coriscana, TX and Bruce Lane and his wife, Debbie of Evansville, IN; daughter-in-law, Suzie Emenhiser; and sisters, Opal McDown, Ina Becker and Jeanne Woodring, all of Beaumont, CA; nieces, Joya Baker, Dana Radding and Nancy Hook; nephews, Paul Emenhiser and Jay Emenhiser, all of California. Mr. Emenhiser was a Master Baker, an art which he cultivated from the age of 14. He and his wife established Russell's Baker in Albuquerque in 1949. Baking and cooking for his friends and family remained Russell's lifelong passion after his retirement and he took immense pleasure in sharing creations from his kitchen with his many friends. He was a member of the Elks Lodge. He was loved so much in this life by so many and he will be missed. God's Kitchen has a new baker. Services will be announced. Viewing will be held Sunday, September 17, 2000, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at Fitzgerald & Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle NE. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to the Animal Humane Association. Fitzgerald & Son Funeral Directors in charge of arrangements.
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