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James HEMPEL Obituary
Age 83 of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020, at Stonespring of Vandalia. Jim was born September 13, 1937, in Cincinnati, OH, son of the late Elmer & Mary (DeCorrevont) Hempel. He was a proud graduate of Roger Bacon High School, served in the U.S. Army, earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Cincinnati and was a devoted UC
Bearcat. 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 his close circle of very special friends, Karla
Clayton, David Luken, Linda & Michael O'Callaghan, Pete & Linda Bridenbaugh, Linda & Michael Brown and Steve & Sonya Oxley. A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held for Jim at a later date when COVID restrictions are lifted and friends may attend. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity in Jim's memory.
Arrangements entrusted to Morton & Whetstone Funeral Home, Vandalia.
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David Davis
March 7, 2021
I just found out I lost a very good friend - mentor.. He was a school teacher for the Vandalia School District, Jim helped so many people with his words of encouragement and his boldness not to hold any punches back to let you know when you're messing up.. He helped providing work for me over the years.. This man is one of the reasons I give back to many other's that are down on their luck. He taught me so much about love and respect for other's. I sometimes called him Dad he had no children and treated me just like a Father would.. I'm gonna miss you Mr. Hemple fly high with the angels.. ❤
David Davis
March 7, 2021
I just found out I lost a very good friend - mentor.. He was a school teacher for the Vandalia School District, Jim helped so many people with his words of encouragement and his boldness not to hold any punches back to let you know when you're messing up.. He helped providing work for me over the years.. This man is one of the reasons I give back to many other's that are down on their luck. He taught me so much about love and respect for other's. I sometimes called him Dad he had no children and treated me just like a Father would.. I'm gonna miss you Mr. Hempel fly high with the angels.. ❤
David Davis
March 7, 2021
Jim has a very dear friend of mine to help me through a very difficult times I met him 15 years ago and did some work for him he was an angel to my life always encourage baby to do better and help me get on the right track with my life I'm going to Miss Jim so much fly high with angels brother I love you..
Janyce Egbert Sharpnack
December 15, 2020
Mr. Hempel was a great teacher. Still remember how he started off our class with one of Johnny Carson’s jokes from the night before. His excellent teaching built my confidence and earned me some college credits, too. He kept us high schoolers on our toes and taught us well.
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