Emery W. Finney, 94, of Waterloo, died at the Covenant Medical Center, on Friday, September 14, 2018.

Emery was born on December 25, 1923 in Grand Rapids, MN, son of Harry & Roxanna (Axtell) Finney.

He attended Grand Rapids Senior High School in Minnesota.

He served in the United States Army during World War II and in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict.

Emery married Helen Hakala on August 23, 1951 in Cohasset, MN.

He worked for the street department for the city of Waterloo for many years until retiring in 1986.

Emery was a member of River’s Edge Christian Church where he had taught Sunday School. He was also active with the Boy Scouts and PTA. He enjoyed and was skilled in repairing things, especially lawnmowers.

Survived by his wife, Helen Finney of Waterloo; three sons, Gary Finney of Cedar Rapids, Lonny Finney and Blair (Cindy) Finney both of Waterloo; a daughter, Lindy (Bill) Crinigan of Evansdale; many grandchildren; several great and great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Joy (Ray) Bryant of Las Vegas, NV.

Preceded in death by his parents; a son, Hal Finney; a granddaughter, Holly Paradine; two brothers, Donald and Daren Finney; and a sister, Evelyn Sacksteder.