Peter K. Emerson
Peter K. Emerson, 76, passed away on November 16, 2022, after a long battle with Parkinson’s with Lewy Body Dementia.
He was born in Farmington, Maine, to George and Beryl Emerson. Many of his boyhood summers were spent working at Camp Phoenix, the family fishing camp in central Maine.
Peter served in the Army from 1967-1969. His work with guided missiles took him to the demilitarized zone in Korea. Following his military service, Peter went to the University of Maine and earned his degree in Mechanical Engineering. He graduated with his MBA in 1973. Peter went on to work in the pulp and paper industry at Proctor and Gamble and later Weyerhauser Wood Products. Peter was proud of his contributions to super absorbent cellulose fibers and the development of quality diapers with gathers and reusable tape, known as Pampers.
Fly-fishing, golfing, singing in choir, playing trumpet, and earning a pilot’s license were just some of Peter’s hobbies. Most of all he valued reading his Bible and spending time with his family.
Peter is survived by his loving wife Carolyn; children Elizabeth Selvage (Bruce) and Brad Emerson (Carol); grandchildren Bruce Selvage III, Tasia Selvage, Lucas Selvage and Peter Kent Emerson II; and sister Linda Shea along with many nieces and nephews.
A Remembrance of Life Service will be held Monday, Nov. 21, at 12 p.m. at Peerless Road Church of God of Prophecy with Pastor Adam Jones and Reverend Steve Ferreira officiating.
The family will receive friends Monday from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. at the church.
Jim Rush Funeral and Cremation Services North Ocoee Street Chapel has charge of the arrangements.
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