Howard "Red" Paul Emswiler

Howard “Red” Paul Emswiler, 83, of Pataskala, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at his residence. He was born on July 19, 1939 in Columbus, OH, a son to the late Paul and Alice (Collins) Emswiler. Red was a lifelong farmer and owner/operator of Emswiler Farms since 1955. He was a Licking Heights alumni and a retired Kroger truck driver. Red was also a member of many organizations which include, Pataskala Lions Club, Pataskala Chamber of Commerce, and Jersey Baptist Church. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Rosemary Emswiler; children, Mary Ann Vickner and Connie Webb; longtime employee who was like a son, Pat (Mary) Fry; grandchildren, Rachel Boyer, Rebecca Vickner, Samantha Vickner, Jessica Vickner and Amanda (Jimmy Loar) Reeves; great-grandchildren, Ryan Boyer, Hayley Painter- Boyer, Olivia Wiles, Aivery Wiles, Chloey Loar, Lainey Loar and Makila Loar and many nieces, nephews, friends and employees. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. on Sunday, April 30, 2023 at Jersey Church, 13260 Morse Rd. SW, New Albany, OH 43054. Funeral service will be at 12:00 p.m. on Monday at Jersey Church with Pastor John Hays officiating. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the start of service. Interment will follow at Jersey Cemetery.