Emma Middendorf

E mma Louise Middendorf, age 98, of Sabetha, Kansas died on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at the Sabetha Manor in Sabetha.

Emma was born near Robinson, Kansas on June 11, 1923, the daughter of Roy Reedy and Anna Pearl (Molt) Moll.  She grew up near Robinson where she attended country school and later graduated from Robinson High School.

On September 10, 1944, Emma was united in marriage to Elmer Middendorf in Hiawatha, Kansas.  Emma was employed at Ben Franklin and Walmart in Hiawatha, Kansas.

Emma was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Elmer; a brother, Clarence; a sister, Thelma Ziegler; and a son-in-law, Patrick Doom.

Emma is survived by her son, Paul (Linda) Middendorf of Sabetha, Kansas; a daughter, Linda Doom of Wichita, Kansas; 5 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.

A private family graveside service will be held on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at the Mount Hope Cemetery in Hiawatha, Kansas.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Immanuel Lutheran Church - Dorcas Circle in Fairview, Kansas sent in care of Popkess Mortuary, 823 Virginia Street, Sabetha, Kansas  66534.