Lynn Emmert

Lynn Ellen Emmert, 75, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at her home surrounded by the comfort of her memories and love of her family.

She was born on Aug. 31, 1950, in LaPorte, to James and Thelma (Lotter) Fritzen. On Sept. 14, 1974, she married the love of her life, Dennis “Denny” Emmert, in Rolling Prairie. Together they built a beautiful life rooted in love, laughter and faith.

Lynn’s greatest joy was her family. She is survived by two devoted daughters, Julie (Kittrick) Du Bois, of Mesa, Ariz., and Jamie Miller, of Syracuse; and three cherished grandchildren, Madison Hayes, Jackson (fiancée Daleisha Ruiz-Portugal) Hayes and Chloe Du Bois, who were the light of her life and will remember her as being kind and loyal. She is also survived by her sister, Amy Bruce, of Phoenix.

Along with her parents and beloved husband, Lynn was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Jeff Miller, whom she loved deeply; her sister, Ann Gropp and brother-in-law, Roy Gropp; as well as her brother, Eric Fritzen.

Lynn attended Ball State University and used her keen mind and warm heart in all that she did. She served as the bookkeeper and co-owner of D&E Automotive, where her integrity and dedication were felt by all who knew her. A passionate volunteer, she gave freely of her time to Friends of the Library in Syracuse and was a devoted 50-year member of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, where she led with faith, served as a youth leader and enriched countless lives through her kindness and example.

Lynn was an avid reader with a deep appreciation for learning and the quiet beauty of life’s simple moments. She will be remembered for her gentle spirit, her unwavering love for her family and the grace with which she lived each day.

A memorial service to celebrate Lynn’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church. Pastor Susan Martin will officiate. A private interment will take place at Brown Cemetery, Millersburg.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or the Syracuse Public Library – two causes close to her heart.

Arrangements are entrusted to Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen.