Emma Gent

Emma Gent

October 02, 1920 - April 27, 2014

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Emma Gent, 93, Mahnomen, MN, formerly of Jamestown, ND died Sunday April 27, 2014 in Mahnomen, MN.

Emma Wittmer was born October 2, 1920 south of Medina, ND the daughter of Jacob Wittmer and Emilia (Reister) Wittmer. At the age of 3 she moved with her family to a farm North of Medina where she received her elementary education and grew to womanhood in the vicinity where she helped on the family farm.

She and John Gent were married November 29, 1941 at Bemidji, MN. They made their home in Jamestown where her husband work as a Mechanic and later did construction work. Following their retirement they continued to reside in Jamestown. John passed away May 23, 1992. She moved to Mahnomen, MN in 2013 to be closer to her son.

She is survived by 1 son and daughter in law, Vernon and Noreen Gent, Mahnomen, MN, 1 grandson, Chad and Audrey Gent, Winger, MN and 1 great grandchild, Zach.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband 7 brothers and 4 sisters.

Graveside Service - 11:00 AM Saturday May3, 2014 at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Jamestown, ND with Pastor Bryce Tahran officiating.

Visitation - 9-10:30AM Saturday at the Haut funeral Home in Jamestown, ND

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Lu Ann Oberg
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Chad, Audrey & Family, I am so sorry about your grandmother. My thoughts are with you at this time. Lu Ann
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Tanya Janes
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Auntie Emma, You were the neatest lady and I'm so glad to have called you family. I always enjoyed our visits, laughs and your wonderful cooking!!! I'm so glad we had gotten to spend more time together the last few years. You will always have a special place in my heart. Now I bet you and John will go fishing :) Love and hugs
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Cindi Ryan-Knebel
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One of my favorite memories as a little girl was fishing with my Aunt Emma & Uncle John. Then came choking on fish bones so they starting cooking me fresh fish eggs. Little did I know then how they were spoiling me with caviar at an early age! She would make the best pork chops and sauerkraut with homemade bread and cinnamon rolls. We definitely can't forget her vodka infused plums either..yumm! I am so proud of her for being so self sufficient and living on her own until her young age of 92. I am going to miss our phone conversations and her stories on how she won again at the casinos! It's a sad time for her passing and she being the last of my Dad's (Ben Wittmer) generation. We love you very much Aunt Emma! You will truly be missed and will stay in our hearts forever. Love & Huggs.. Jim & Cindi Knebel
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Sandee Jenkin
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I just keep thinking of Grandma Amelia Wittmer & I can see her smiling and saying, "Finally all my children are home". Aunt Emma was soft as a newborn baby and hard as steel when she needed to be. I loved her so much. I learned so much from her. She was a wonderful lady who lived her values. She was always a giver; not a taker. I am so very proud to be her niece. The song "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" keeps playing in my mind...I know she is somewhere where the fishing is good and she and Uncle John are pulling in the big ones.
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Brenda Sorensen
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We were sad to hear about your loss!!! We have you all in our thoughts and prayers!! God Bless!! Love, Poul, Brenda and Family
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BL
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I am so sorry for your loss. May the words in Psalms 34:15,18 give you hope and comfort.

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