Emmett Charles Auxier 89, of Gower, MO passed away November 2, 2025.
He was born on July 13, 1936, to Emmett O and Dorothy (White) Auxier in Gower, MO where he grew up on the family farm. Charlie graduated from Gower High School and served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps.
On May 14, 1960, he was united in marriage to Mabel V. Walters. After their marriage they lived in Gower where they made their home. Mabel passed away on March 8, 2014.
Charlie was a lifelong farmer and retired from Johnson Controls in St. Jospeh. He loved getting his coffee and driving the countryside.
He was preceded in death by his wife Mabel Auxier, his parents Emmett and Dorothy Auxier; his brother Norman Auxier; his sister Ruth Gates and his grandson Chris Auxier.
Charlie is survived by his children, Kim Utz, Kelley Tripp, Eric Auxier and wife Beth and Cory Auxier and wife Kelley; grandchildren, Josh Utz and wife Annie, Matt Utz and wife Stephanie, Zach Tripp, Nick Tripp and wife Stephanie, Emily Auxier, Ely Auxier, Cody Auxier, Ethan Auxier, and Kyndal Auxier; several great-grandchildren; sister Linda Auxier; numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Private family inurnment will be held at Allen Cemetery, Gower, MO.
