Rev. Emil E. HAERING

HAERING, Rev. Emil E. - Age 84, of Burton, died Monday, April 5, 2010 at McLaren Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Friday, April 9, 2010 at First Presbyterian Church, 746 S. Saginaw St., Flint. Dr. John Musgrave will officiate. Interment will follow in Flint Memorial Park. Those desiring may make contributions to The Music Fund at First Presbyterian Church. Visitation will be held 2-4 & 6-8 PM Thursday at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek. Emil was born April 27, 1925 in Evansville, IN, the son of Emil E. and Martha (Rhodes) Haering. He was a graduate of Bosse High School and Asbury College, where he set many track records. He was married to Betty J. Kuhns on December 10, 1948. He later went on to earn his Master of Divinity from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. Rev. Haering was a United Methodist Minister for over 40 years. His love of music led him to sing and direct choirs all of his life. He also loved kids and directed many childrens church musicals. Rev. Haering had an undeniable love of God and his family. He also enjoyed traveling, taking care of his yard and helping others. Surviving are: wife, Betty; children, Ken (Jenny) Haering, Barb Melone, Linda Haering, Richard Haering; grandchildren, Richard and Andrew Melone, Kristen Haering, Bradley, Jackie and William; great-granddaughter, Adrienne Melone; sister, Caryl Reynolds; brother, Paul (Ruth) Haering. He was preceded in death by his brother, Alan Haering. Tributes may be posted on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com

Visitation

Thursday, April 8, 2010 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sharp Funeral Homes - Miller Road Chapel
8138 Miller Road Swartz Creek 48473, United States