Photo courtesy of Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel - Hobart
Hobart, Indiana
Mar 24, 1954 – May 2, 2024
Daniel Joseph Kempski peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 24, 1954, in Watervliet, MI to Al and Pauline Kempski. Dan served his country in the United States Navy. He also enjoyed going to Michigan to see old friends and spending time with his Wallace family who he was very close with. On Sunday’s, you could often find him sitting in his chair watching a Nascar race loud enough for the neighborhood to hear. Dan was a good man and someone you could count on to cook you a meal or help you with a project. Dan will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and Papa.
Dan is preceded in death by his parents Al and Pauline Kempski, brothers Al, Scott and Mike and numerous other friends and family members. Dan is survived by his wife of 39 years Juanita, daughters, Erin (Scott) Colville, Danielle (Ryan) Bauer; grandchildren, Aliah, Kaylee, Exi and Dominik, Siblings, Sandy (Rex) Ellsworth, Steve (Tracy) Kempski and Rick (Shirley) Kempski, Sister-in-laws, Janie, and Jill Kempski; cousins, nieces and nephews and many other loving family members and friends.
A visitation for Dan will be held Sunday, May 5, 2024, from 11:00 am- 3:00 pm at Rees Funeral Home, 600 West Old Ridge Road, Hobart, Indiana 46342. A funeral service for Dan will be held Sunday, May 5, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. also at Rees Funeral Home, Hobart, Indiana. For more information please call (219) 942-2109 or online condolences can be shared at www.reesfuneralhomes.com
Read MoreI have such fond memories of Dan from my high school days. He was a man of few words but warm, friendly and he a "what you see is what you get" man... I loved that about him. Juanita, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Joni (Wheat) Pierce
May 06, 2024 | Friend
My husband, Tom and I spent many hours watching Chicago Bears football, celebrating the Fourth of July, having he, Juanita and the kids to hang out at the pool at our house. Anytime I needed Dan and Juanita they were always there for me. My condolences to your family. Dan was an awesome guy.
Peggy Stults
May 05, 2024 | Valparaiso, IN | Friend
Dan, Dave and I had great times in high school. Dan kept you laughing and on your toes. You never knew what Dan was going to come up with. Never thought some day he would get married, have children and settle down to become a man of God, loving husband and family man. I have many memories of high school days. RIP my friend.
Sue Titman
May 04, 2024
May God bless you, Juanita and girls in your time of sorrow.
Louise Rupczynski
May 04, 2024 | Bangor, MI | Friend
My deepest condolences go out to my sweet neighbor Dan’s wife Juanita and the entire family, you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I’m so saddened to hear of his passing, I will miss seeing him outside walking his little Bella and hearing him whistling every morning. Fly high my friend with the angels, may you rest in eternal peace.
Roula Kanterakis
May 03, 2024 | Friend
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Rose Eldred
May 03, 2024 | Coloma, MI | Classmate
Rest in glory, Dan! Your love for the Lord was an inspiration, and you so graciously shared it with everyone you knew! I benefitted greatly from your words of encouragement, kindness, and wisdom. I imagine Julie Kuziel, whom you mentored through her cancer experience, is waiting at Heaven’s Gate to welcome you home! You have been a shining star of bright light for the Lord while in this earth. “Light and salt” Thank you for you exempliary example of what it means to follow Jesus!
SANDIE DE VLIEGER
May 03, 2024 | Ft Lauderdale
I'm so sorry for your loss!
Tina Corrado
May 03, 2024 | Valparaiso, IN | Friend
Rest in peace. I love you Uncle Dan.
Eddie Moreau
May 03, 2024 | Valparaiso, IN | Family