Douglas L. Emerick, 36, of Vandalia, IL, died on Sunday, February 24, 2013, at his home, in Vandalia, IL. Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, February 27, 2013, at Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, with the Rev. Daniel McDonald officiating. Burial will follow at McInturff Cemetery, in Rural Vandalia, IL. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Wednesday, February 27, 2013, at Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL. Memorials: Evans Public Library. He was born on January 08, 1977, in Greenville, IL, the son of Kent and Kathy (Swofford) Emerick. He is survived by his parents, Kent & Kathy Emerick; Brothers: Travis Emerick, Vandalia, IL and Michael Emerick and Carrie, Hoffman Estates, IL; Sisters: Andi Lassor and Jeremy, Pittsburgh, PA and Dr. Mindy Birkner and Christopher, Carlyle, IL; Grandparents, Lee & Nina Emerick, Vandalia, IL; Harold and Judy Swofford, Mulberry Grove, IL.; Nieces: Cori Sasse, Farelisse Lassor, & Clara Emerick; Nephews: Hunter Sasse, Xadric Lassor, Owen & Luke Birkner, & Alex Emerick; Honorary Family member, Denise Ambuehl. He was preceded in death by: Great-Grandparents.