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Emma Asmer

  • February 7, 1927 - November 18, 2009
  • Columbia, South Carolina
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“Sitti, I miss you so much and still can't believe that you are gone. All though you are still here in memories and hearts it's not any easier. I...Read More » ”
1 of 20 | Posted by: Rachael - Pelion, SC

“I'll never forget the first time I went to the Asmers home, being a only child from a single family household I was amazed and in awe. I was always...Read More » ”
2 of 20 | Posted by: wendy wadford adams - zebulon , GA

“Dear Friends, Please know that you all have been in my thoughts and prayers after Fred telling me of your Mothers passing. Your Mother was always so...Read More » ”
3 of 20 | Posted by: Ernie Cooper - lexington, SC

“i want to thank each and every one of you,personally,moms friends and family who have expressed your heart felt condolences and wonderful memories...Read More » ”
4 of 20 | Posted by: john asmer

“Mrs. Asmer was a neighbor of mine for many years. She was a very sweet lady. I remember one weekend we invited Anthony, Peter, Johnny and Chistie to...Read More » ”
5 of 20 | Posted by: Patricia Roberson Lewis - SC

“Dear Asmer Family, I was saddened to learn of the loss of your mother. Emma was a pillar of strength, courage and inspiration in our community. A...Read More » ”
6 of 20 | Posted by: Cathy Tronco - Columbia, SC

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.Emma was a beautiful woman inside and out.Always,Julia and Betty ”
7 of 20 | Posted by: Julia Guyton Miller & Betty Ayoub - SC

“Dear Freddy, Charles and Family, I'm sorry to hear about your Mom. I have fond memories of her, especially at Columbia Country Club. She and my Mom...Read More » ”
8 of 20 | Posted by: Tony McKoy - columbia, SC

“Dear Asmer Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. God bless your family. ”
9 of 20 | Posted by: Marty and Marilyn H. Ludwig - SC

“Please accept my condolence. Emma was a beautiful woman. I am sorry that I didn't know about her death earlier.....Vicki ”
10 of 20 | Posted by: Vicki McMahon - Columbia, SC

“Christy and Family, We were so sorry to hear about your mom, and grandmother. Please know that we are thinking of each of you, and keeping you in...Read More » ”
11 of 20 | Posted by: Pressley Family - Blythewood, SC

“Dear Adele: I can't image how hard it is to lose a sister; sisters are so special. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. ”
12 of 20 | Posted by: Suzanne Jordan - Irmo, SC

“Sincere sympathies to all my Asmer friends and family. ”
13 of 20 | Posted by: Hope Garner - Columbia, SC

“Dear Asmer Family- I hold the memories of Emma close to my heart. She was such a kind soul and I will always remember her warm smile. Please take...Read More » ”
14 of 20 | Posted by: Jean Rollins - Kalamazoo, MI

“Dear Sweet Adele, You and your entire huge family are all in our thoughts and prayers during this time of loss. We love you, Sid & Karen ”
15 of 20 | Posted by: Sid & Karen Albert - Columbia, SC

“We were very saddend to hear of your loss. We have many fond memories of Emma and all of her family. May God comfort each of you during this...Read More » ”
16 of 20 | Posted by: Tammy Barkoot

“Dear Asmer Family, You all are in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time of your mother's death. May God bless you and keep you close to Him...Read More » ”
17 of 20 | Posted by: Eileen Sullivan

“Dear Asmer Family, Katlynn just told me of your Mom's death. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I hope that during the holidays, you will be able...Read More » ”
18 of 20 | Posted by: Pati Derrick - Columbia, SC

“MY THOUHGTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU EMMA, AND YOUR WONDERFUL FAMILY. I KNOW THAT YOU ARE SAFE AND HAPPY IN HEAVEN AND LOOKING DOWN AT YOUR FAMILY,...Read More » ”
19 of 20 | Posted by: PAT RICH GALVIN - COLUMBIA, SC

“The staff of Dunbar Funeral Home extends our sincere condolences to the Asmer family. ”
20 of 20 | Posted by: David Hardee - Columbia, SC


Funeral Mass for Emma Marsha Asmer will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, November 21, 2009, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with burial in St. Peter’s Catholic Church Cemetery. Rosary will be recited 6 p.m. Friday at Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, with visitation following until 8 p.m.
Mrs. Asmer died November 18, 2009. Born February 7, 1927, in Columbia, she was a daughter of the late Norman and Adele Barkoot Marsha. Emma was a graduate of Columbia High School, Class of 1944. She was the former wife of the late Albert Asmer Sr. and the mother of seven boys and one girl. An avid golfer, she was past president of S.C. Golf Association. As a member of Columbia Country Club, she was also a chair person for the 1968-69 State Championship Golf Tournament. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a member and past president of the Mackin Guild.
Surviving are her daughter, Christine A. Yarborough; sons, Fred Asmer (Cathy), Charles (Kathy) Asmer, Norman Asmer (Lisa), Anthony Asmer (Sarah), Peter G. Asmer (Tara), Johnny Asmer; sisters, Doris W. Woest, Betty Wililams, Norma Davis, Adele Weathersbee; brother, Steven Marsha; 19 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; very dear friend, Dr. James Pike. She was, sadly, predeceased by her son, Albert Jr., and sister, Jean Mallios.
Memorials may be made to Carolina Children’s Home, 3201 Trenholm Road,
Columbia, SC 29204.