Emma Jeanne Gaff

Emma Jeanne Gaff, 97, of Wolf Lake passed away on Wednesday August 14, 2024, in Winchester, IN. She was born on September 30, 1926, to Nathaniel Prentice and Mildred (Drake) Wiley in Wolf Lake. On March 10, 1947, she married Clarence Spencer Gaff.

After graduating from Wolf Lake High School in 1944, she lived in South Whitley, IN, Urbana, IL, and St Joseph, IL before returning to her family’s farm outside of Wolf Lake. She spent most of her adult life in the area. She attended Ligonier Church of Christ and Wolf Lake United Methodist Church. Her working career after raising six children included farming, the RV industry, real estate and running the Deer Lake Campground. Emma Jeanne loved farming, fishing and fast cars. She also made some delicious pies and rolls.

Emma Jeanne and Clarence had six children: Anthony (Peggy-deceased) Gaff of Bement IL, Timothy (Joyce) Gaff of Kimmell IN, Frances (John) Hawley of Winchester IN, Cynthia Gaff (deceased), Nicholas (Sandi) Gaff of Osceola IN, and Mark Gaff (Jack Tindal) of Louisville KY. Emma Jeanne greatly enjoyed her 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clarence and four brothers (Junior, Don, Pat and David Wiley).

A funeral service will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at Yeager Funeral Home, 1589 Lincolnway S, Ligonier IN 46767. Graveside service to follow at Stringtown Cemetery.

Friends and family will be received from 2:00PM – 4:00PM and 6:00PM – 8:00PM on Friday, August 23, 2024 and one hour prior to the service on Saturday at Yeager Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association, www.act.alz.org .

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family online at www.yeagerfuneralhome.com.