Emma L Pageler Yocum

1934 - 2021  (87 years)

• Name	Emma L Pageler Yocum
  Born	5 Jan 1934	Belvue, Pottawatomie County, Kansas
  Gender	Female
  Died	25 Nov 2021	St. Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas
  Buried	4 Dec 2021	Valley View Cemetery, St. Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas
  Person ID	I30989	Rossville
  Last Modified	23 Jun 2022

  
  

  Father	Reinhardt Pageler
  Mother	Vaneta Cox Pageler
  Family ID	F8811	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Clarence Nicholas (Nick) Yocum
  Married	13 Sep 1953	Wells Creek, Wabaunsee County, Kansas
  Children	1. Steve Yocum   2. John Yocum   3. David Yocum   4. James Yocum
  Last Modified	23 Jun 2022 01:52:08
  Family ID	F8810	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map

  Born - 5 Jan 1934 - Belvue, Pottawatomie County, Kansas Buried - 4 Dec 2021 - Valley View Cemetery, St. Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Documents

  Obituary- Yocum, Emma Emma Yocum Passes Away Emma L. (Pageler) Yocum went to be with her Lord and Heavenly family on Thanksgiving night, November 25, 2021, at the St. Marys Manor. Emma was born on January 5, 1934, on a farm north of Belvue, KS and spent her entire life in the St. Marys, KS area. She was the only daughter of Reinhardt and Vaneta (Cox) Pageler. She attended a one-room school north of Belvue, Belvue Grade School, and graduated from St. Marys High School in 1952. After graduation, she married her high school sweetheart. She worked as a clerk for Blue Cross and Blue Shield until she became a stay-at-home mother to raise their 4 boys. She later worked for the Standard Gas Station in St. Marys. She worked as a para-professional for USD 321 from where she retired in 1996. Emma filled her life with many activities in the community, including teaching Sunday School at St. Marys United Methodist Church. She also enjoyed dancing with the Swinging Squares. She and her husband, Nick were active in their children’s and grandchildren’s activities. She is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Clarence “Nick” Yocum. They were married on September 13, 1953, at the Evangelical & Reformed Church-Wells Creek. Together they raised 4 sons. Steve Yocum, Lawrence, KS; John Yocum (Jennifer) Lawrence, KS; David Yocum (Kristi) St. George KS; James Yocum (Kerri) St. Marys KS. Emma and Nick are blessed with 9 Grandchildren. Travis Yocum (Lori), Nichol Gallegos (Zack), Eva Parkin (Levi), Ethan Yocum (Faith), Brandon Yocum (Becca), Jenna Yocum (Matthew Klotz), Ryan Yocum (Karlee), Hayley Smith (John), and Trevor Yocum. They also have 12 Great-Grandchildren: Alex, Noah, Anna Beth, Zackary, and Thaddeus Gallegos; Aubrey Carrier & Olivia Klotz; Pierce Yocum; Avah & Cale Yocum; Weiss Parkin, and one on the way. Her life will be celebrated on Saturday, December 4, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Marys United Methodist Church. Interment will be at Valley View Cemetery in St. Marys. Family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Friday, December 3, 2021, at Piper Funeral Home. Memorial Contributions can be made to St. Marys United Methodist Church in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St Marys KS 66536.