Herbert L. Emers, 85

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Herbert L. Emers died Aug. 14. He was the husband of Jill Brody. Born in Providence, the son of the late Charles and Nathalie (Hirsch) Emers, he was a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, a Korean War veteran and President of Herbert L. Emers Inc., an insurance agency which he ran with thoughtful humanity. Deeply rooted in Providence, it gave him great pleasure to live within walking distance of the Emers Building, which was built by his grandfather in Wayland Square.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his children, Michael (Joan Hornig) Emers of Fairbanks, Ark., Dara (Manfred) Emerson of Vienna, Austria, Charles (Anne McPherson) Emers of East Hardwick, Vt.; his stepchildren, Jhennah Sinclaire of Los Angeles, Nola (Torrance) Kopfer of Milton, Mass., and David (Luna) Riedel of New York City; and his grandchildren, Gibran (Lakshme), Ram, Ellen, Madolyn, Natalie, Alex, Cassia and Annelise.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the Star Island Scholarship Fund, 30 Middle St., Portsmouth, N.H. 03801.