MAGNOLIA - Following a year long illness, Mr. Emswiler passed away at Delaware Hospice Center in Milford on Sunday, October 13, 2013; surrounded by the love of his family and blessed by the care given by the devoted medical staff at Hospice. Previously, he resided at the Delaware Veterans Home and was grateful for loving care provided during his illness. Born Sept. 9, 1930 in Loveland, Iowa; he was 12th of 13 children. His father and younger brother died tragically in fire on the family farm when he was 6 years old. Following a short illness he also lost his mother at age 14 and was placed with older siblings. Mr. Emswiler enlisted in the USAF at age 17 and earned his GED. He retired at DAFB after a 20 year military career. He then worked for a Wilmington transportation company and a short time as security at KGH, before going to work for DAFB civil service, where he retired at age 72. George was a member of St. Andrews Lutheran Church in Dover, where he enjoyed his time spent in the choir, men's group and volunteering. He loved his country and was a proud Philadelphia Eagles fan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his newborn twin daughter, Darlene Kay Emswiler and nine siblings. He is survived by two sisters, Lou Belt and Faye Haines; and a brother, Everett Emswiler; his son, David Emswiler (wife Margie); daughters, Doreen Webb (husband Bob) and Dianne Whitby (husband John); seven grandchildren, Emily (Whitby) Ball, Alicia (Emswiler) Mersiovsky, Doug Webb, Matthew Emswiler, Jay Whitby, Ronnie and Andy Webb; and three great granddaughters, Londyn and Lauren Emswiler and Paige Ball. Services were private at Delaware Veterans Chapel in Milford, followed by a private burial at Delaware Veterans Memorials Cemetery in Millsboro. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963. Letters of condolences can be sent via www.pippinfuneralhome.com