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Louis Kemper Obituary
Louis Kemper, 75, of Concordia Nursing Home in Cabot, formerly of East Penn Street, died at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Good Samaritan Hospice at Concordia in Cabot.
Born Dec. 3, 1934, in Butler, he was the son of the late Louis Kemper and Florence McCann Kemper.
Mr. Kemper was a teacher for the Butler School District, from where he retired in 1995.
He was Catholic by faith.
Mr. Kemper was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and also served in the Army Reserves.
Louis enjoyed fishing, hunting and especially traveling, having visited 51 countries.
Mr. Kemper is survived by one sister, Joan Kriley and her husband, Bernard, of Butler; one brother, Dr. Richard Kemper of Columbia, S.C.; one brother-in-law, Bernard Black of Butler; and also by six nieces and nine nephews.
Mr. Kemper was preceded in death by one sister, Louise Black.
KEMPER - At the request of Louis Kemper, who died Wednesday, April 21, 2010, there will be no public visitation. A memorial Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church. Interment will follow in St. Peter Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Butler Area Public Library, 218 N. McKean St., Butler, PA 16001.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Thompson-Miller Funeral Home; and information and a private guest book are available at www.thompson-miller.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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May 3, 2010
Dear Joan, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I know that I haven't kept in touch with you or Louise,but I do remember the past and how I admired you and yours. I hope that Karen will remain in your thoughts. I will ask the parish priest of St. Pauls to say a memorial mass for Louis. I have scheduled a mass for Louise here in Columbia. God bless you and your family. patricia murray kemper
Richard Sater
April 28, 2010
I met Lou through the Butler Little Theater 25 years ago. I have fond memories of working "crew" with him for several shows -- and his tales of military exploits inspired me to join the Air Force myself. He also encouraged me to start running -- all these years later, I'm still lapping the miles out on the back roads. I don't think Lou ever knew how important he was in my life. I'll miss him.
Peace on him.
// Lt. Col. Richard Sater, USAF //
April 25, 2010
Dear Kemper family, Lou was a great friend. Although I haven't been in contact with him for a few years, I will always remember our days at Silverside swimming and the many letters we wrote and the tapes we made to each other when he was teaching in Japan. I have do have great memories of Lou. You have my sincere sympathy. Always, Enid Wilson (Ritzert)
April 24, 2010
Dear Joan,Bernnie, & Family,
You certainly have had your share of sorrow these last couple of month. I am praying for your family.
Love, Birty Lou
Alvin "Scotty" Scott
April 24, 2010
Dear Kemper Family; I served with Louis
in the Army "339th". We roomed together at a NCO school. At the end of a long hard day or night,Louis could always ease the moment.My prayers are with you.
Michael/ Dee Dee Newcaster
April 22, 2010
Dear Joan, Bernie, & families; May we express our deepest sympathy in the death of Louis. He was always a nice person who will be missed by all of us who had the fortune to know him.
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