Irmgard E. Emrich 1934-2022

Irma, as she was fondly known, was born July 13, 1934, in Zeysen Kreis Lyck, East Prussia, Germany. She was the daughter of August and Emma Kowalczik.

Irma came to the United States in 1955 with her husband, Martin Emrich. Irma was an active member of Bethel Lutheran Church in Boardman and also a member of the Youngstown Saxon Club.

She was known by her family as the “flower lady” for her love of flowers and gardening. She also had a fierce devotion and love for the Cleveland Indians.

To know her was to love and be loved by her. She was adored by and will be missed by countless friends and family.

To carry on her legacy, Irma leaves her two children, Martin (Jody) W. Emrich of Austintown and Lisa (Todd) Smith of Canfield; five grandchildren, Melanie (Bryan) Perry, Marty (Kaitlin) Emrich, Sarah (Frank) Gordon, Amanda (Fritz) Foraker and Mark (Theresa) Cramer; six great-grandchildren, Tyler and Matthew Perry, Emma and Brooke Gordon, and Evangeline and Elayna Foraker; and a beloved granddog, Finnegan.

Irma was preceded in death by her husband and parents; three sisters, Ilse, Inge and Sigrid; and great-granddaughter, Brianna Perry.

The family wishes to thank all of Irma’s wonderful physicians, nurses and the ICU staff at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

The family will receive relatives and friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, at Bethel Lutheran Church, 425 Crestview Drive, Youngstown, OH 44512, with a memorial service to follow at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations on behalf of Irma Emrich be made to Bethel Lutheran Church Memorial Fund.

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