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ROBERT NEAL KEMP Jr.

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ROBERT KEMP Obituary

ROBERT NEAL KEMP, JR. (Age 63)
On Saturday, May 10, 2014 of Potomac, MD. Beloved husband of 40 years to Cheryl Galeano Kemp; father of Robert Neal Kemp, III, Julie Kemp Kelly, C.J. Kemp, Erin L. Kemp, Joseph R. Kemp, Elizabeth Kemp Melillo and John M. Kemp; father-in-law of Brooks Palermo Kemp, Michael B. Kelly, Loren Williams Kemp, Beth Veith Kemp and Simone Melillo; brother of William "Randy" Kemp and his wife, Judy; "Poppy" of Robert Neal Kemp, IV, Josephine Kemp, Megan Kelly, Charlotte Kemp, Margaret Kelly and Laney Kemp. Also survived by the extended Kemp and Galeano families. Relatives and friends may gather at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 9200 Kentsdale Drive, Potomac, MD, Thursday, May 15 from 5 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Mercy Church Friday, May 16 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his honor to Washington Jesuit Academy, c/o of Brian Ray, 900 Varnum St., N.E., Washington, DC 20017.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com

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Published by The Washington Post from May 13 to May 15, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for ROBERT KEMP

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110 Entries

Bill Sbarra

May 7, 2023

Bob was one of the finest men I have ever known.
Bob was totally First Class in everyway possible.
It was an honor knowing Bob through his son's and our Great Game of Lacrosse ! Bill Sbarra Maryland Lacrosse
1967 National Champions

Bill Sbarra

May 7, 2022

Bob was one of the finest men I have ever known.
God Bless his wonderful family.
Bob you were the best in everyway possible.

Steve Greene

May 7, 2020

I had the great good fortune of knowing Bob as a business colleague, coaching colleague and friend. We shared so many different experiences and the one thing that stands out for me is consistency. Bob was always compassionate, fair, intuitive, decisive, and humble. We navigated through some remarkable industry upheavals and some dicey coaching moments - which sometimes seemed more urgent at the time. And Bob helped me and others weather all of those "storms". To say he is missed is simply not strong enough. The lives of everyone who knew him and many who did not, became just a little less fulfilling when Bob left us.

Bill Sbarra

May 7, 2020

Bob Kemp was one of the nicest men I have ever known. It was always a pleasure to see Bob especially at Lacrosse games. The world would be a much better place if we had more men like him. May God Bless Bob's amazing family.

Dawn Bowen

August 5, 2014

Today is 8/5/2014 and I am still expecting to see Bob's smiling face walk through my office. He was a great man, friend, mentor and teacher to us.
He not only taught us about the lending business, he taught us how to be better people.
Many of our membership have been speaking to me(even today) as to what a great person he was and how he treated them. I miss you boss!!

Pam (Dolan) and Jeb Jones

June 7, 2014

Dear Cheryl and family,
We are so sorry for your loss of our dear cousin Bobby, we just learned of his passing. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family; may the wonderful memories of Bobby sustain you throughout. Our prayers are with you for peace and strength. My mother (Shirley Dolan) and my late father ("Uncle Eddie") thought the world of Bobby and you. My mother sends her love and thoughts your way.

May 27, 2014

The Gorman Family would like to extend their condolences and prayers to Cheryl and family. Bob was a terrific husband and father.
Our friendship extends back to the 70's when we were friends & neighbors in Norbeck Meadows. We shared lots of wonderful memories with our playgroups
picnics,fireworks,dance lessons, carpools, & chucky cheese parties. Bob also gave Jaclyn her 1st job out of college. He was dynamic & caring. He will be missed. God bless your family, Love, Frany, Donna , Julie & Jaclyn

Peace to you as well Bob !...... Peace !

Jeff Ference

May 22, 2014

Mary and Dan Tarbutton

May 22, 2014

Dear Cheryl and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you every day. I just recently met you and wish it had been sooner and known your Bob. He sounds like a wonderful man, I am so sorry . Our son has always spoken so highly of your family. You and your family are in our hearts with love and prayers.

May 20, 2014

As I reflect on the many wonderful memories of Bob and Cheryl, I recall faces of their grown children and realize what great people he has helped mold. Patriarch, Father, Husband and Devoted Man to his religion, Bob will be missed by his fellow ND Lacrosse Family members. Cheryl will always have a strong shoulder to lean on with the Clan but the ND Parent group is around for added support.
God Bless and I know he will be that 11 man for ND this weekend in Baltimore.
God Bless and the entire family will be in our thoughts!
Bob and Barbara Rogers Long Island, NY

Jane & Tom, Kate, Daniel Casares

May 19, 2014

Cheryl and the entire Kemp family. So sorry for the loss of your husband and your children's father. Your family has always been a family that was filled with grace and lead through example. Until you meet again.

Laurie Keegan

May 19, 2014

Cheryl and the entire Kemp family, You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. What a wonderful man, and what a loss for everyone who knew him. May God bless you all and bring you comfort and peace. Laurie Cronin Keegan and Brendan Keegan, and Bill, Mike, Katie, Jane and Aidan Cronin.

Debbie and Steve Waechter

May 18, 2014

With deepest sympathy

May 18, 2014

What a tragedy to have someone as wonderful an example of a family man to leave us so soon. Only the highest praise canbe shown to have come forth in the wonderful seven children that Cheryl and Bob set forth in this world. Bob's even and steady religious leadership in guiding his family will be sorely missed. His friendliness and jovial manner will be carried on by his children. All of us who knew him can only marvel at his steady and unassuming demeanor that he portrayed in this less than perfect world. We feel privileged to have known him. Jo'Ann,Walt,Ryan,Kevin & Kathryn Smits

Bob Wallace

May 18, 2014

My sincerest condolences to the Kemp family. Bob was a great teammate, fraternity brother and friend.

Drew Callahan

May 17, 2014

With Deepest Sympathy!

Doug Stevens

May 17, 2014

Because our kids were of different ages, Bob and I were just nodding acquaintances in the neighborhood, but I had two empathetic connections with him which showed me his wisdom and his respectful love of children.

I think of these connections now as I come in from mowing our front lawn, and learn of his passing

The first connection was at the River Falls pool, where I emulated his low-key presence as a swim dad. Nothing flustered him (at least on the outside), and he and I used to exchange bemused smiles at the “crisis of the moment” or the “big event of the moment.”

There were many of the latter for him because the Kemp kids were such great swimmers. And there was at least one for me that I shared with him. That was when Liz and our eight year-old Stephanie Stevens were part of the relay team that set the pool record. Bob and I were there that day with our low-key smiles (low-key on the outside only as far as I was concerned, I can guarantee you that). A couple of years ago, when I saw that their names had finally been replaced on the Pool Records Board by a new relay team, I thought back to that glorious day when kids so far apart in age could exult in a common task.

The other connection involved water too-- squirted water. Bob was always there in front of his house with his clan in a long row of folding chairs, as the July 4th parade made its big right turn for home. And he always showed the proper amount of complete and utter surprise as our decorated Suburban leaned into the turn, and the cluster of eight year-old and nine year-old boys therein (one of whom was at least fifty) fired away at his group with super-soakers.

I have no more swimmers to re-kindle the first memory. But in less than two months, I will have a re-kindling of the latter.

I offer the condolences of the Stevens family.

Doug R. Stevens

May 16, 2014

Our sincere condolences to the entire Kemp family. Bob was a terrific person, and we will always remember the kindness both Bob and Cheryl extended to our family over the years. Bob will be greatly missed. The LaCivita family, Potomac, MD

Joseph Krainak

May 16, 2014

My first encounter with Bob was as an adversary when St Catherine's CYO football team played St Jude's in eighth grade (1963). Bob and I later played together at Good Counsel Those of the class of '68 football squad all remember Bob's total domination of Dematha's All-Met middle guard candidate. Bob and I also teamed up as chemistry lab partners, a fact we recently reminisced about at a Good Counsel alumni event. I offer my condolences to the entire Kemp family for their sudden loss. I will always remember Bob as an honest, friendly, and dedicated teammate.

May 16, 2014

As a Good Counsel and Notre Dame alum, so very sorry to hear of Bob's passing. My condolences to his entire family.

Kevin McCormack

Jared Ferris

May 16, 2014

May the memories of Bob help you find peace. I am truly sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with Bob's friends and family during these difficult times.

May 16, 2014

Dear Kemp Family,
I was deeply saddened upon hearing of Bob's passing. My deepest sympathies to you all. I was a Kappa Sig and played football with Bob at W & M. He was a great guy, a real character, and he'll surely be missed by all who knew him.
Sincerely,
Billy Gardner

Ernest Knight

May 16, 2014

Bob, It was my pleasure knowing you for such a short time. Our lunch on May 8, 2014 was great. I can hear you say that friends are very improtant and that you consider me as one of your friend and I said back that I felt the same. RIP and my heart with your family.

Jane Tinley Bartelmes

May 16, 2014

Cheryl and Family,
I am so very, very sorry for your loss. You and your family are truly wonderful people and I have always been grateful that we are "kinda" related:)
Praying right now for God's faith, hope, and love to be abundantly real to you and your family; always, but especially right now. My very best...
Jane Tinley Bartelmes

The Power Family

May 16, 2014

Cheryl and Family - Our heartfelt condolences to you all for the loss of Bob. We enjoyed getting to know him at the Notre Dame Lacrosse events. He was a wonderful family man and friend, respected by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the Kemp Family at this sad time. Barby, Van, & Colt Power (ND'12)

Christina Madaras

May 16, 2014

My heartfelt condolences to the Kemp Family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers today. I had the pleasure of working with Bob for many years and among my many memories, I will greatly miss Bob's stories and him sharing his ballroom dance moves in the office.You will be deeply missed. Rest in peace, Bob Kemp.

Carol Bryan

May 15, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with Cheryl and The Kemp-Galeano Families. I am a high school friend of Cheryl's.

Carol Bryan, AHN '70

Michael Dougherty

May 15, 2014

Dear Kemp Family,

We greatly admired Bob, a man of integrity, faith, and, most of all, love for his wonderful family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mike & Eileen Dougherty

Janet Phillips

May 15, 2014

Dear Kemp Family,
We are so sorry for your loss, but know that Bill was there to greet Bob as he entered heaven. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.
Janet Phillips and the boys

Tim and Debbie Brenneman

May 15, 2014

Debbie and I were devastated to receive the news of Bob Kemp's passing last Saturday. Just walking off the field after a lacrosse game at Notre Dame when word first reached us. Have struggled with this news ever since and still cannot imagine.

I had the good fortune to have two boys at Notre Dame over the past 7 years and both played lacrosse with Joey and then John Kemp. Debbie and I got to know Bob and Cheryl and spent most weekends together from February to May. We will remember Bob as a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Through his actions he was also a teacher and we can only hope to live up to the same example he was to his children and grandchildren. We last saw Bob just two weeks ago in Philadelphia at the ACC Tournament, coffee cup in hand, mumbling something about Cheryl making him drive through South Philadelphia to find a good cup to share. He was a natural leader, a good man, and we will sorely miss him. Our deepest sympathies to Cheryl and the entire Kemp family.

Julie Gorman Hess

May 15, 2014

Miss Cheryl and Kemp clan-
Thoughts and prayers with you all during this difficult time. Mr Kemp was an exemplary husband, father, role model. He was a friendly soul with a warm smile and the kindest heart. I have fond memories of him at swim meets. Hugs and love to all.

Dan Gillespie

May 15, 2014

I was a couple of years behind Bobby at St. Jude's grade school and at GC High. He as always a great mentor and role model to me. I will never forget him driving me home from football practice at GC when I was too young to drive. I learned a lot from him. God Bless Bobby and his family. Dan Gillespie

May 15, 2014

To the Kemp Family: My name is Bob Stohner. I was a fraternity brother of Bob's at William and Mary, class of '73. My heart and prayers go out to you at this difficult time. Your husband/father was a friend and a brother of mine at Kappa Sigma. He was indeed a genuine character, one that I will never forget. Bob always had a smile on his face, and he had a special knack for making those around him smile too. What a wonderful sense of humor he had...it was truly contagious! I consider myself privileged to have known Bob. God bless you all!

Kay Caviness

May 15, 2014

Cheryl,
I was lucky enough to meet Bob last year when he parked in my driveway for Alicia's wedding reception. He was so friendly and kind. I am so glad that I got a chance to meet him that day. I am so very sorry for your loss. May your faith and family support you a this time!

Gail Michaels

May 15, 2014

Cheryl and family-
I only once met your husband and Dad but have known him through you and the character of your children. We cannot sufficiently express the sorrow we feel for all of you at this time. May God's peace fill you as you celebrate such a remarkable husband and father.
With love, Gail Michaels

Chris "Tattoo" Rimorin

May 15, 2014

I am sorry to hear your loss - Bob was a great man. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Kemp Family.

John Haskell

May 15, 2014

Our prayers go out to all the Kemp family. We knew Bob primarily through association with the BCC swim team. It was a privilege. He was a role model for his children as well as the rest of the team. He will be missed.

John and Pat Haskell

May 15, 2014

Our love and prayers go out to the Kemp family. What an amazing gift it was to know such a wonderful man.

Love,
Regan, Ryan, & Maeve McKinley

Kevin Doyle

May 15, 2014

To the Kemp Family,
Over the past ten years we have been blessed to have had a chance to get to know your Dad. In the converstions we had with your father his devotion to your mother, to his family and his Faith were always first and foremost. His values and character live on through you and your beautiful families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you; our world was made better because of your Dad. The Doyles

Martha Beckler

May 15, 2014

Bob Kemp was a true gentleman, wonderful husband and exceptional father. He will be missed but never forgotten. May God help all of the Kemps through this terribly sad time. Martha Beckler and family.

Brian Veith

May 15, 2014

Very saddened to hear of this loss. Sending love and prayers to the Kemp family.

Jim & Judy Beattie & Sons

May 15, 2014

Dear Cheryl and Family, We are saddened by the loss of your wonderful husband and father. We feel blessed to have become friends through the Notre Dame Lacrosse Family. We loved talking to Bob and sharing stories about his family at the tailgates and on the sidelines. He was a role model for all of us as a parent, husband,and friend. God Bless your family.

John Straub

May 15, 2014

It was my great pleasure to know Bob as a friend, colleague and great story teller. He took the time to learn something of the history of everyone he met, and made sure you knew about the connections you had in common. Just one of the many things I learned from Bob.

Michael Burke

May 15, 2014

I went to grade school and high school with Bob.I was fortunate to have some contact with Bob over the last few years.He was a Christian gentlemen of the highest integrity.He was clearly a great credit to his family ,his community and to Good Counsel.
Michael Burke G.C.'67

Steve Greene

May 15, 2014

One of the finest men I have had the privilege to know. He was a business colleague, a friend, and a coaching colleague. He was wonderful in all of those roles, but his greatest achievement lives on in those seven amazing children. My deepest sympathies to Cheryl and the entire family.

Barbara Torbert

May 15, 2014

Bob was surely one of a kind - the consummate gentleman who was deeply in love with his wife and children. I always enjoyed our talks in his office at American Bank. He loved to talk about the swimmers and other athletes in the family. It seems that God always takes the good ones first. Thought and prayers to Cheryl, C.J., and the entire Kemp family.

Ann Hengerer

May 15, 2014

The Hengerers all send you our love and prayers in this very difficult time.

Ellis Wills

May 14, 2014

Our sincere sympathy to Cheryl and family in Bob's untimely passing. Bob started me in the mortgage banking business over 35 yrs ago, and I remain in the business.Over the past few days, I have received several calls and emails from others whom he also mentored, and I have been reminded of how many others he encouraged and helped. A great man!

Marie Newman

May 14, 2014

Our hearts are saddened to hear of the death of such a wonderful gentleman. We are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. He has passed on, in all of you, his wonderful heart and soul...
Love,
Rick, Marie, Rebecca and David Newman
and Joe Oddis (BCC Swimming)

May 14, 2014

Cheryl, Sending all my love and prayers to you and your family.

Letha Keith
Rocky Hill Middle School

michael deRosa ' 67

May 14, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

May 14, 2014

We are deeply and terribly saddened by this news. A wonderful man, who imparted wisdom and wit during all those swimming years. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Kemp family. Larry Fluger and Linda Fassberg

joe mcshea

May 14, 2014

I was very saddened to hear of Bob's passing- I covered Bob for a number of years when he worked at American Bank- he was always a gracious, upstanding mortgage banker and friend. And he always shared some good advice. May God comfort you in your time of need and may his memory last a long long time through the memories he has blessed you with and his wonderful family!

Gina & Carl Smolka

May 14, 2014

We are deeply saddened to hear about Bob's sudden death. He was truly a wonderful man. His devotion to his family was obvious. He was a role model to so many and will be missed by all. The Kemp family are in our hearts and prayers.

The Caulfields

May 14, 2014

Our sincerest condolences go out to all of the Kemps. A good man, who raised a wonderful family.

May 14, 2014

Cheryl and family - we are so sorry for your loss - we hope you feel some comfort in the strong family you have to get you through this difficult time -- our thoughts and prayers are with you. Midge and Chris Saint

May 14, 2014

We are so sorry to hear this sad news. We had many wonderful times at notre dame with all of you. Sending love and prayers to all of you. The Matarazzo family . Tony, Eileen ,and Frank

Liane Riel

May 14, 2014

Years ago I worked with Bob and CJ at American Bank. At the time Bob was Head of Underwriting. He quickly became my mentor, confidant and friend. We thought alike when it came to working on loans. As the years went by and jobs/employers changed we had the chance to meet up again at my office Christmas party. It was as though time stood still. I again got to chat with him when he came by the office recently to have lunch with my co worker a long time friend of Bob's. The past two visits we reminised about the time he gave an autographed football from a few of the Notre Dame football players to my son. My son still treasures that football and the memories of coming to my office and meeting Bob. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. He was a wonderful man and will be missed.

May 14, 2014

We are all saddened by the sudden passing of Bob. We enjoyed the Notre Dame years spent with him as he always had a kind word for our sons and took an interest in their lives. The world lost a special person too early in life. The entire Kemp family is in our thoughts and prayers. The Bishko Family - Carol, Igor, Steve ('01) and Craig ('05)

Gene Foley

May 14, 2014

As many other parents have shared the very same feelings about Bob..... he has always been an inspirational fellow parent from the first day I met him some 5 years ago on the sideline of a Notre Dame Lax game. He infused not only much appreciated introductions to other parents, but also experienced thoughts on the view of this game at this University and most importantly , his views as a parent of a son going through this. And Bob had more heartfelt experience in this respect than anyone I have ever known at this level.
ALL the Foleys will miss Bob very much and thank him for all he has done to improve the appreciation of enjoying the special relationships we have in life !
Gene Foley

May 14, 2014

God's Peace and Comfort to the Kemp Family during this difficult time. The Simon Family. Bob, Deb, Eric('03) and Meredith ('04).

Charley Toomey

May 14, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Kemp family at this most difficult time. Though I never had the chance to coach a Kemp son, I will always cherish the friendship that was created through the recruiting process with Bob. Classy man and a wonderful family.

Faakor Deegbe

May 14, 2014

May God give you strength and guidance to pull through this sad and difficult time. Cheryl; you, your kids, and grandkids are in my thought and prayers.

Dan Driscoll

May 14, 2014

Throughout our ND trips we always look forward to tailgating with the Kemp family. Bob was a class individual with a great sense of humor.
Love to the Kemp family from the Driscolls

A. Ingram

May 14, 2014

I am sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort, comfort you during this time of deep sorrow.

Molly Anderson

May 14, 2014

The Anderson's and the Notre Dame Lacrosse Family are so sad to hear of Bob's passing. Seeing him just two weeks ago at the ACC tournament reminded me of what a wonderful father he was and what a great supporter of the Notre Dame program. Kevin and I feel honored to know him and that he shared his son's with us. I will forever look to the side of the field and think of him.... walking and watching as his children pursued their dreams.
God Bless you Bob Kemp....God Speed.

Love- Molly and Kevin Anderson

Judge and Mrs. Robert J. Lesnick

May 14, 2014

We are shocked and saddened to hear of your loss. Bob made our dream house at the shore come true. We were honored to have him as a friend.

Patrick Burch

May 13, 2014

It is truly a sad time in the DC area. We lost one if the good ones! Might be the best man I have ever met in my life!

kevin Kavanagh

May 13, 2014

What a great guy and such a wonderful family. Bob spoke of his great love of hockey and I agreed with him. It was great to get to know Bob and his family over the past year. The kemp family will be in our prayers. The Kavanagh's

George Krainak

May 13, 2014

I am sadden by this news. I pray that God console you and grant you peace. I played football with Bob in '66 at GC. I remember him as a happy person and a tough player. May he rest in peace.

May 13, 2014

The Kemp's touched our family in many ways and none more than Bob.Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We wish you all the best in this time of need and beyond...John, Liza and the Near family

Patricia McDermott

May 13, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Helen Shawkey

May 13, 2014

As is everyone, I was shocked and sorrowed to hear of Bobby's passing. He was a special man...honest, forthright...and a wonderful family man. Cheryl and his children will be in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Aunt Helen and Dan

May 13, 2014

Cheryl and the Kemp family
We wish we could be there with you this week. We will be on campus and light a candle at the Grotto for Bob and your family. Our thoughts and prayers. Bob and Mary Lou.

Doug & Joy Hopkins

May 13, 2014

Shaken by the sudden loss of Bob.
Forever in our hearts.

Andrew Polott

May 13, 2014

I was deeply saddened to hear of Bob's very untimely passing. It was my privilege and honor to come to know Bob very well professionally over the past several years. Bob was an extraordinary leader and role model to those who he worked with and mentored. He combined gravitas with exceptional integrity, grace, discretion, wisdom, humanity and deep adherence to his firmly held ethical values. As committed as Bob was to his profession, it was immediately apparent that he was absolutely devoted to his wife and family. Bob will be sorely missed by all who knew him. My heartfelt condolences to the entire Kemp family.

Meg Frazier

May 13, 2014

I hold Mr. Kemp up as father exemplar. He truly loved and lived his llife for family. Although I only worked with some of his great sons, he proudly filled me in on his tremendous daughters' accomplishments. He beamed and celebrated the many successes (life and athletic) of his terrific children. I loved running into him at Prep. He was always full of good news and looking forward to the next family event. May we all receive as much joy as he did from family. He was a blessed man. May the faith and great love of family guide the Kemps at this challenging time.

Ric and Gretchen Andersen

May 13, 2014

So so sorry to hear of Bob passing suddenly. We have you in our prayers. God bless you all.

Phil Coble

May 13, 2014

Much like many of the others that are saddened by Bob's passing,I to share the families grief. I had the priveledge to know Bob on a personal level having worked with him on a daily basis for well over 20 years. He was a man with both feet on the ground at all times. His decisions were made with his family as well as others needs taken into consideration. A finer man you will never meet.

Patty & Joe Greeves & Family

May 13, 2014

To the entire Kemp family-
You have lost someone very special, someone who touched many hearts,and those hearts will touch many more, may you find comfort knowing he will always be a part of you, a part of everything. God Bless all of you.

Dan Boyle

May 13, 2014

I am so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I was a classmate back in the day (1967) and played football & baseball at GC with Bob. My sincere condolences to Bob's family.

May 13, 2014

Bob Kemp will always remain for so many of us an exemplar family man. I had the privilege of working with his boys at Prep. And yet, he told me all about his girls and their tremendous accomplishments. Always proud and grateful, he put his family before all else. I hope his children truly know how deep and unconditionally they were loved. His success was their success. I always enjoyed catching up with him and sharing in his family's joys and events. May faith and that live provide some solace in this unexpected time. Meg Frazier

May 13, 2014

We are saddened to hear of Bob's death. He was a fabulous man. Our hearts go out to the entire Kemp family.
Margo & Mike Keegan

Patrick McGonigal

May 13, 2014

My heart goes out to the Kemp family. You are in my prayers.

Chris Warner

May 13, 2014

I was shocked and saddened to learn today of Bob's passing. I've known Bob as a fellow Mortgage Banker for many years. He was a true professional and will be missed. My prayers for all of the Kemp family.

May 13, 2014

Like so many that have signed this book of condolences, I also got to know Bob Kemp while we were on the sidelines at a Lacrosse game---in this case, at Fairfield University. I have rarely met a man, with so much devotion to his family. I hope the knowledge that he continues to watch over you, will provide some peace and solace during the days and weeks to come.

May Gold bless you all.

Dan Coughlin

Ronnie Brigham

May 13, 2014

Rob, Brooks, Bobby & Josie - We send our prayers and sympathy to you and your family. May GOD be with all of you during this time of grieving the loss of your Dad, Father-In-Law, and Granddaddy. Joyce & Ronnie & Taylor & Fay Brigham

Mary Rafferty

May 13, 2014

So sorry to hear of your loss. You are all in my prayers. May you find comfort in the love and support of those around you. Love, Mary Rafferty

Wendy Northup

May 13, 2014

I am so sorry to hear of Bob's death. What a terrible loss for all of you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Your Friend

May 13, 2014

Robbie,
I haven't seen or spoken to you since we left for college, but the news of your fathers passing stunned me. He was a great man and such a big part of all of your lives. I know he is so proud of the people you kids have all become. I'm sending special prayers for peace and comfort to your entire family.

Nino Vaghi

May 13, 2014

As an usher at St Jane's Church in Bethesda, it was always nice seeing Bob and Cheryl attend 5:00 PM mass. Bob was always generous at collection time and always had a smile on his face. May God Bless him...

May 13, 2014

Dear Kemp Family,
Iam so shocked and saddened for your loss. My thoughts and prayers and love goes to you and your family. Love, Jean Houston

Meg Hengerer Gabriele

May 13, 2014

I'm so sorry to hear about Mr. Kemp's passing. Thinking of the entire Kemp family during this difficult time.

Tommy Donegan

May 13, 2014

Praying for your peace and comfort. God Bless.

May 13, 2014

My family was graced to meet Bob Kemp in South Bend very early in Joey's years at Notre Dame, a finer gentleman we have never met.I found that I needed to listen to what he both said & didn't say as I struggled to create my own identity as a father, he was always genuinely interested in hearing what my Wife & kids were doing and glad to share the same information about the Family he so Dearly Loves and when I sensed that he needed to go but was too polite to say so, all I had to do was ask him anything about himself and five seconds later he was off to the goal that Joey or John was covering. My Family is so much the Better because we were Blessed to have the Kemp Family touch each one of us, Our thoughts and Prayers are with You.

David, Kaley, Michelle & Mike Brogan

Marcia, John, Ross, Henry, Andrew, & Fletcher Tollefson

May 13, 2014

We are sorry to learn this very sad news. We hope you find comfort, peace, and hope through cherishing his blessed memory. The Tollefson Family

Phyllis & Bob Taylor

May 13, 2014

Thoughts and condolences to the Kemp family and friends. Thinking of you and hoping your happy memories will guide you through this difficult time.

Eileen Nelson

May 13, 2014

Thinking and praying for the entire Kemp family during this difficult time... So saddened by this news, and I hope Mr. Kemp's family and friends can find strength with the memories and love he's left behind.

May 13, 2014

Bob Kemp was a great neighbor and good friend. For many years he was referred to by many in our neighborhood as the "Mayor" of River Falls. We will always think of Bob fondly and remember him with a smile. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wonderful family.

George, Debbie, Jessica, and Christopher Milne

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