Oren E. Emerick

On March 1, 2023 Oren Emerick, 85 of St. Helen and formerly of Port Hope, passed away peacefully after courageously accepting his fate from a recent diagnosis of terminal lung cancer. Per Oren's wishes, cremation has taken place by Sunset Valley Crematory. Oren was born, at home in Port Hope, on June 20, 1937 to the late Edwin and Margaruite (Maschke) Emerick. For 27 years, Oren was married to Pauline (Pionk) raising 7 children together. For the past 13 years, Oren enjoyed love and happiness with Michelle Shivley. Early in his life, Oren worked various jobs in the Detroit area before returning to Huron County where he proudly worked as a part-time sheriff's deputy and for Port Hope Community School as head of maintenance. After retiring from Port Hope Community School, Oren worked for Les Weiss Farms for an additional 20 years as a semi-driver. Oren loved fishing and was the boat master for Port Hope Marina for many years. He was also an avid hunter never missing an opening day until 2021. His home displays many trophy mounts as well as photos of his hunting buddies and their adventurous memories. For many years, Oren played league pool and card clubs. In later years, he traveled around Michigan camping with family. He loved riding his motorcycle and jeeping with his St. Helen friends. Oren was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles 3646 West Branch and Grindstone Port Hope Sportsman's Club. Oren loved to chitchat striking up a conversation with anyone making friends easily. He was notorious for telling a good story and never let the truth get in the way of a good one! He had a heart of gold and wore it on his sleeve. Welcoming him home with open arms are his children preceding him in death, Jeffrey, Dinah, Bethany, granddaughter Jodie, great grandson Donavin, He was also preceded in death by an infant brother, sister Gloria and her husband Cleo Teschendorf, nephew Dean Teschendorf and mother of his children, Pauline Ginther. Oren is survived by his special friend Michelle Shivley of St. Helen, and beloved dog, Griffin of St. Helen, four children: Matthew Emerick of West Branch, Neal (Colleen) Emerick of Apache Junction, AZ, Holly Emerick of Bad Axe, and Paula Emerick of Portland, Oregon, daughter-in-law Brenda Emerick of Bad Axe, son-in-law: William Bailey III of Port Hope, ten grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, brother Terry (Peggy) Emerick of Port Hope, and many nieces and nephews. Visitation for Oren will be held on Sunday, March 12, 2023 from 12:00 - 3:00 pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach, with a blessing service beginning at 2:30 pm. Dinner celebration of his life from 3-5:30 pm at the Grindstone Port Hope Sportsman's Club, Port Hope. Oren's family would like to thank Compassus Hospice for their gentle and tender care in his final days. Memorials may be offered to Compassus Hospice Care West Branch, or the Huron County Sheriff's Department.

Oren E. Emerick

June 20, 1937 - March 1, 2023