Elks Lodge Memorials: Remembering the life, death and legacy of Henry Kemper
Henry J. Kemper June 24, 1923 - March 20, 2018 Henry was born in Telgte, Germany, one of 11 children. He moved to Portland in 1951, and married his wife, Gerda, who followed him, in 1952. He felt fortunate to get hired as a groundskeeper for the Collins Estate after he arrived, and worked there for several decades. His interests included dancing to waltzes and polkas with Gerda at the Beaverton Elks Club. He also enjoyed playing sports, including soccer and tennis, but especially running...
