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JAMES HEMPEL Obituary
Age 83 of Vandalia. Jim retired from the Vandalia-Butler City School District where he spent 28 years as the beloved Latin teacher. He loved his work as an educator and remained in close contact with many of his students who ultimately became Jim's extended family. Preceded in death by his parents, Jim is survived by special friends, Karla Clayton, David Luken, Linda and Michael O'Callaghan, Pete and Linda Bridenbaugh,
Linda and Michael Brown and Steve and Sonya Oxley. Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held at 11:00 am,
Friday, July 23 at Poplar Hill Cemetery, Vandalia. Please join
Jim's friends for a luncheon and fellowship following the service at Vandalia United Methodist Church, 200 S. Dixie Dr.,
Vandalia. Please visit eventbrite.com/hempel to help provide an accurate lunch count. Arrangements entrusted to Morton & Whetstone Funeral Home, Vandalia.
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Andrew Brooks VBHS `80
July 14, 2021
Of all my high school teachers, I remember Mr Hempel best. He was an outstanding teacher and I will always be in his debt for the many times he offered an encouraging word or a swift kick in the butt. Praise from Jim Hempel was high praise indeed and you could be sure that when he offered it, you had earned it. In perpetuum, frater, ave atque vale
Sue Trimbach Donofrio
July 14, 2021
Mr. Hemple is so fondly remembered by every student who ever took Latin in Vandalia. I was fortunate enough to go to Italy with him in 1982! What a dream come true that was! Rest In Peace, good man.
Andy Lewis
July 13, 2021
I wish I could be there for it. I have a world of respect for Mr. Hempel. I shall visit him when I return in August. My condolences to his family and to his many life-long friends.
Randy west
July 13, 2021
So sorry for your loss praying for you and your family
Becky Estep Shane
July 13, 2021
Mr. Hempel was a great teacher. I loved his stories. He will be missed.
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