Emery Miko
Emery Martin Miko (AKA Mike) passed away peacefully in his home on May 13th 2014 surrounded by people who loved him. He was 76 years old
Emery was born in Pittsburgh, PA in 1937 to Joseph and Theresa Miko. He served his country honorably for 8 years in the United States Air Force. Emery was a devoted employee of Shriner’s Hospital for 20+ years. Emery loved his job and the children whose lives he helped to change. Golf was his passion and he even got a “Hole in one! “
For years he was also active directing and acting in the West End Players Guild. He had a great broadcasting voice and narrated several local documentaries and a promotional video for the hospital.
Emery is survived by his devoted wife of 29 years Sharon (nee Wright). He was the love of her life as she was his.
He also leaves behind daughters- Marcia Miko and Melanie Miko and sons Mark Joseph and John Miko.
He was a loving stepfather to Mark and Carl Brandenburg and loved by his daughters in-law Pamela Brandenburg, Kenette Brandenburg, and Susan Miko.
He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren-Shanna Miko, Christopher Miko, Nicole Tull, Kelli Hernandez, Adalade Miko, Bradley Marler and Carl Brandenburg III.
Emery was an uncle, a brother in-law, a son in-law and a man with more friends than anyone can count!
Future plans are being made and a “Celebration of his Life Gathering” to be announced in the near future.
He certainly had a great life, and was loved by many. Thankful that you had so many good years with him.( The King of Trivia.)
I was lucky enough to know Mike through West End Players Guild. He had a small role in “Barefoot in the Park” several years ago, as the telephone installer at the newlyweds’ apartment. Mike could say more with one look than other actors could with an entire monologue. Kind, funny, talented–and he never took himself too seriously. Sharon, blessings and comfort on your loss.
Jennifer and I feel blessed to have gotten to know Mike! Thank you for giving us the chance to get to know him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Many great memories of this wounderful man. Rest in peace . Our condolences to all.
Louis and I have known Miko for many years through our employment at Shriners Hospitals for Children. He was a friend, a mentor, and a great co-worker to the both of us. I will miss his fatherly advice, words of wisdom, and his calm demeanor. Louis will certainly miss his golfing buddy. What a great man! We feel very fortunate to have had him in our life.
Please accept our deepest condolences on your loss. Miko touched so many lives with a gentle hand and a kind smile. Sending good thoughts your way.
Miko will be missed by everyone he came in contact with. The patients he dealt with everyday at Shriners, the co-workers that listened to his words of advice and considered him a friend, not just their boss, and most of all his family and friends. My thoughts and prayers are with them in this time of sorrow.
Emory was a special person at Shriners Hospital, getting his work done with joy and a smile. What knowledge, kindness, and love. I will miss his smile and wisdom. May all the family substitute grief for the joy of having had Emory in their lives. What a treasure. God bless.
I worked with Emery for 16 years. What a great friend. He also narrated several documentaries for me, one winning a Telly award. He had the perfect voice. He was a master at the arts as well as detail for prosthetics. Once he asked me to play little rascals video during morning sessions to quiet roudy kids so they can be measured for braces….it worked perfectly. He will be missed.
The hole left by this man’s passing is too substantial for me to grasp. The thousands of children whose lives and lifestyles were improved because of his caring touch. The co-workers who found him a source of wisdom and humor (and occasional golf tips). The family members who so clearly treasured him.
Death is unavoidable for all of us, and perhaps the best we can hope for is to be remembered with a smile that occasionally rolls into a belly laugh. On that count, Miko has hit another hole-in-one.
Sharon,
Our deepest condolences. Emery (Mr. Miko) enriched my life and I’m indebted to him for that. His memories for me are both timeless and priceless. He is one of my heroes and will be with me forever. We shared a lot of the same values and views. Super friends are hard to come by. Please keep me aware of the celebration of his life.
Chad & Lynn
Sharon, I just now heard of Mikes passing. As you might know I have been a Shriner for many years. I was recently at the hospital and asked to see Emory.
when I was informed of the sad news.
A great person. Will be missed by many.
Barry Hyatt
Oh, my God. I’m heartbroken. Emery (Mike) was one of my best friends in St. Louis theatre. Leslie and I would go to Emery’s and Sharon’s house on weekends and play board games, and we all had a blast. I had the good fortune to work with him in many plays. I have missed him for years, but just found out that he passed. My heart goes out to Sharon and their family and friends. Emery always said he and I had a “kinship of the weird”. The only solace I can take is that God is having a few laughs. God bless you, dude.