Emil Adrian Daugherty, age 60, of Crawford, Nebraska, passed away on December 5, 2009 at his rural home near Crawford.

 

Emil was born April 17, 1949 in Ekalaka, Montana. He graduated from Crawford High School in 1968. While in school Emil was a member of the wrestling team and helped out on the family ranch.

 

After graduating from high school, Emil enlisted with the United States Navy where he served from 1969 to 1971.

 

After returning home, Emil worked on several different ranches in the area and drove truck for Marvin Rising. On July 29, 1979, he married Theresa Guggenmos and spent the next 30 years working and raising his family.

 

Emil spent several years working for Crow Butte Resources and most recently working as the Water and Sewer Superintendent for the City of Crawford. Along with making a living, he spent 20 years on the Crawford Volunteer Fire Department where he served as Chief for the last six years.

 

During his free time he enjoyed taking the family camping and boating. He and his family spent countless hours at area lakes, enjoying the peacefulness of the outdoors. He loved spending time with his grandkids and often recruited them to help cut firewood during the fall and winter months.

 

Emil was a very civic minded person and would never hesitate to help someone in need no matter what the case may be. He will be deeply missed not only by his family, but by his neighbors and anyone else who knew him. He was truly a unique, helping, caring, and loving person.