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DONALD H. KEMP

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Fort Wayne, Indiana

DONALD KEMP Obituary

DONALD H. KEMP, 92, passed away on Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, at Visiting Nurse, Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, he was a graduate of Purdue University where he was an All American runner. He served our country in the U.S. Army during World War II. Donald was a master educator with Fort Wayne Community Schools, teaching at North Side and Elmhurst High Schools and also coaching track and cross country. He was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church and choir, the Purdue Alumni Association, John Purdue Club, Fort Wayne Retired Teachers, NEA, and the Indiana State Teachers Retirement Association. His hobbies included gardening, music, reading, and dancing. Surviving are his wife of 69 years, June Kemp of Fort Wayne; sons, Michael (Alicia) Kemp of Hebron, Ky. and Philip (Manjula) Kemp of St. Petersburg, Fla..; daughters, Diane (Robert) Polonsky of Montrose, Colo., Gloria Kemp and Kathryn (George) Day, both of Fort Wayne; brother, William Kemp of Fort Wayne; 14 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Gertrude Kemp; and brother, Thomas Kemp. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 17, 2014, at St. Jude Catholic Church, with calling one hour prior. Fr. Jake Runyon officiating. Calling also from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014, at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave., with a Vigil at 6:30 p.m. Burial in Catholic Cemetery. Fort Wayne. Memorials may be made to Hospice Home or St. Jude Catholic School Tuition Assistance. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.domccombandsons.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Jan. 15, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for DONALD KEMP

22 Entries

Steve McCabe

May 22, 2022

My favorite coach of all time. A class act and wonderful mentor. I'll never forget him

January 27, 2014

I was so sorry to hear of Mr. Kemp's passing. He was my homeroom teacher at North Side for three years and always made mornings fun. He was also on the track team with my Dad at North Side although my Dad was older (he passed at age 87 in 2006) so there was another personal connection there. Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss which is also a loss for everyone who knew him. Susan Morris McGee, Sarasota, Florida

Ed Masloob

January 22, 2014

Don was my teacher and coach at NSHS. Later his mother in law married my uncle. We would see him at family events. Just one great guy. Our prayers to the family.
Ed and Kathy Masloob

Judy Lojek Mercer

January 19, 2014

Diane, sad that we are reconnecting over the passing of your father. He was a very special person, and even though he is gone he will live in your heart forever. My thoughts are also with your dear mother and your siblings. I also wanted you to know how fond my parents (who died in the late 90"s) were of your parents. They were neighbors and best friends. I, too, now live in Colorado. Peace!

January 18, 2014

Dear Diane,
So very sorry to hear of your dad's passing. You have my deepest sympathy.
Linda (Roberts) Koontz

Mike Tippmann

January 18, 2014

So sorry to hear of your dad'passing. May he be at peace. I will pray for your mother.

Mike Todd

January 18, 2014

So sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.
Mike Todd '63

cheryl flick

January 18, 2014

Rest in peace.

Barbara Gal

January 18, 2014

I'm so sorry for the loss of your husband and father. Like you I was lucky enough to have my Dad for 92 years, and he and my Mom were married for 69 years. But no matter how long we have them, it is still difficult to be without them. Take care of each other through this trying time. Diane, I did not know you lived in Colorado. So do I!

I took this picture of Don Kemp on the Kemp's back porch when I was there this past August.

Barb Kovats Tuttle

January 17, 2014

I just this moment learned of Don Kemp's passing. I am so glad that I saw him and his wife June when I was in Fort Wayne this summer. Diane and I were buddies all through school and the Kemp's were pretty much my second parents. It's hard for me to believe that he's gone.... Diane and all the Kemp's, please be assured of my prayers.

Dick(60) & Judy(61) Gatton

January 17, 2014

Mr. Kemp always treated his students with respect and as a result, was very much respected by all. That continued in his retirement years.

Derek Kemp

January 16, 2014

Rest in peace Uncle/Coach Don.

Tom McComb

January 16, 2014

To the Kemp Family:
I entered NSHS in 1950 and played on the football team. During the off-season Don was our physical trainer and I came to know and admire him greatly. After graduation in '54, lost contact but have never forgotten that man. A great coach, mentor and friend. A good man...May you rest in peace, Don.

Dave and Deb and Family Kemp

January 16, 2014

Uncle Don you will truly be missed. You will always be in our hearts. We love you

Jim Gilb

January 15, 2014

Wonderful man... great coach and teacher. I never forgot him.

Russ Grose

January 15, 2014

A role model to me..a great coach and friend. I will miss him and will never forget his kind manner...I loved him forever..God bless him...RIP

Dr. Steve Heaston '68

January 15, 2014

Coach Kemp was a great mentor and played a pivotal role in my development when I ran for him at Elmhurst HS. Thanks Coach!

January 15, 2014

Coach Kemp was a wonderful person, coach, and teacher. He was a great person to run for and I will always remember his dedication to meets and sectionals.

Sherry Kemp

January 15, 2014

I will always remember the time when Uncle Don substituted at Lakeside Middle School while I attended there in gym class. He will truly be missed. May you rest in peace Uncle Don

Jack Cavanaugh

January 15, 2014

Mr kemp was a great positive influence for me in my younger years. I will miss you coach. Prayers for the family.

Steven Berghoff

January 15, 2014

Steve (NS Class of 61) and Barbara Berghoff (PRO FED CU) are both very sorry for your loss. Don was definitely one of the good guys!!

January 14, 2014

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MAY YOU DRAW CLOSE TO OUR LOVING GOD BY READING HIS WORD, AND FIND COMFORT IN THE HOPE THAT HE GIVES US ALL : OF SEEING OUR LOVED ONES AGAIN IN A BEAUTIFUL NEW PARADISE HERE ON EARTH.

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