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Memoriam - Emil Lockwood, elder statesman of Duck Key
Emil Lockwood,
resident of Duck Key and twice President of the Duck Key
Homeowners' Association died in Ann Arbor, Michigan on
Friday, Aug. 2, 2002. He was 82 years of age. He will be
remembered fondly by residents for his laughter, his dry
wit and the service he provided to the Duck Key
community. During his second term as President of DKPOA,
his leadership helped in establishing the Duck Key
Security District. Emil Lockwood had a great love for
Duck Key, and the Lockwood's home served as the community
center for island social, civic and political functions
for many years.
He graduated from
the University of Michigan in 1941, and served as a naval
officer from 1942 to 1945 during World War II earning
five medals. After the war Emil became a teacher. He
taught at Westminster College in Missouri, and coached
football at the Missouri School for the Deaf. He later
taught accounting at Adrian College in Michigan. He
received his master's degree in 1947, and became a
certified public accountant. Emil's business ventures
included ownership of insurance and accounting
enterprises, radio stations and a loobying firm.
Emil
loved politics. He was member of Michigan state senate
from 1963-70. As Michigan Senate majority leader Emil was
successful in getting civil rights legislation dealing
with fair and open housing matters passed after the
Detroit riots. In 1970, Emil formed a partnership and
started Public Affairs Associates, a powerful lobbying
firm in Lansing.
A biography
recounting Emil's life and accomplishments by Stan and
Marilyn Fedewa of Lansing, Michigan entitled, MAN IN
MOTION : Michigan's Legendary Senate Majority Leader,
Emil Lockwood is is now available at the co-authors'
website
http://www.cambridgeconnections.net/Lockwood.html
.
Emil
is survived by his wife, Anna; a son, Eric of Oregon;
daughters Lori Doles and Lorette Lockwood of Colorado; a
stepdaughter Franny Showerman of Michigan; 10
grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
A memorial service
for Emil Lockwood was held on November 18th at the
Marathon Yacht Club.
