Her mantra was noch einmal zusammen sein - one more time to be together; and she vehemently fought each day with this in mind. She was a survivor in every sense of the word.
Emmi was born in Nuremburg, Germany on March 23, 1925, to Eric and Anna (Rinker) Roessel. She had two siblings, Inga and Hermann.
Emmi spent her early years in Nuremburg and Garmisch-Partenkirchen, where she excelled as an opera singer, dancer, hurdler, ice skater and world class skier. She had a zest for life!
After surviving World War II in war-torn Germany, Emmi immigrated to America in 1952 where speaking very little English, she got a job at Lord & Taylor in NYC selling shoes. Emmi overcame the significant language barrier to find love, passion, and success in America. She met Teddy Polihrom in NYC, who became her husband of 55 years. A few years later, Emmi and Ted ventured to Miami Beach, where they teamed up to open their first women's clothing store, Nina's Fashions, which was located on Collins Avenue. They later opened more stores in Pompano, Boca Raton, and Delray Beach on Atlantic Avenue.
In 1956 Emmi and Ted welcomed their only child Anna, their most cherished blessing. Soon after Emmi and Ted moved their family to Pompano Beach and later to Lighthouse Point where Emmi and Ted lived out their retirement years to the fullest, spending their happiest time with their family.
Emmi was strong-willed, working tirelessly to build their business and care for her family throughout her life. She was devoted to and protective of her family and was particularly proud of her grandchildren, Alexandra and Christian, and their accomplishments.
Emmi, we will deeply love you and miss you until we are together again. Ich liebe dich, forever.
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