Jack Duane Emel, Jr., 71, of Hutchinson, died August 16, 2018, at the Kansas Soldiers' Home, Fort Dodge. He was born September 30, 1946, in Hastings, NE, the son of Jack D. and Dori (Adams) Emel, Sr. Jack graduated from Wichita North High School in 1965 and attended Wichita State University for two years before being drafted into the United States Navy in 1967. He was honorably discharged in 1971. Jack began his career as a restaurateur working as a 'French waiter' in the Kansas City Men's Club. His work brought him to Hutchinson, where he was owner, and or, manager of Mr. Steak, Prime Thyme, Samplers, and Applebee's. Jack was a member of Church of the Holy Cross, Hutchinson.

On August 15, 1983, he married Mary Jean Elpers in Hutchinson. She survives.

Other survivors include: daughters, Kerri Therese Emel (Brandon Sanders) of Lawrence, Gina Marie Emel (Michael Cole) of Hutchinson; grandchildren, Lena Marie Sanders, Olivia Ann Sanders, Elijah Wayne Emel; sister, Bonnie Washburn (Bill) of Wichita; brothers-in-law, Ron Elpers (Becky) of Wichita, David Elpers of Garden Plain; sisters-in-law, Ann Latta (Sam), Shirley Geubelle, both of Wichita; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents.

Parish Rosary will be 7 p.m. Monday, August 20, 2018, at Church of the Holy Cross, 2631 Independence Rd., Hutchinson, led by Father Michael Kerschen. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 21, 2018, at Church of the Holy Cross, officiated by Father Aaron Spexarth. Cremation will follow. Friends may call from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday at Elliott Mortuary. Memorials are suggested to the church, Trinity Catholic Jr./Sr. High School, Children's Emergency Shelter Home, or Sexual Assault - Domestic Violence Center, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.