Dennis G. Emberton, 84, of Brandon, died peacefully on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Prairie Hills Assisted Living in Independence of natural causes. Dennis was born on December 1, 1936 in Dysart, son of Ai and Florence (Hilmer) Emberton.

He graduated from La Porte City High School with the class of 1955.

Dennis married Ruth Ann Arensberg on September 8, 1957 at the United Methodist Church in Garrison.

Dennis was a farmer for 53 years and had also worked at Rath Packing Company for 30 years until its closing.

Farming was his passion. He loved his morning coffee while visiting with his friends. He and Ann would often go for country drives, checking out the fields and stopping for an ice cream cone. Dennis treasured his family and the time he spent with them, whether attending family get togethers or watching his children and grandchildren participate in sporting events.

Survived by his wife, Ruth "Ann" Emberton of Brandon; five daughters, Teresa (Chris) Radley of Des Moines, Shelly (Marc) Cabalka of Independence, Kelly (Terry) Weber of Independence, Tammy (Larry) Thies of Raymond and Pam (Tim) Dryml of Independence; eleven grandchildren, Eric Radley, Jennifer Radley, Samantha Barnes, Amy Cabalka, Matt Uthoff, Jodi Uthoff, Derek Weber, Bryce Weber, Trey Weber, Melissa Dryml and Tara Dryml; eight great-grandchildren, Baileigh, Tenleigh and Jaxson Uthoff, Rowen and Rylee Radley, Mya and Scarlett Stiefel, and Carrick Barnes; sister, Beverly (Ed) Baldwin of La Porte City; sister-in-law, Carol Emberton of Anamosa and nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents and brother, Shannon Emberton.