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Daniel Richard Zempel

1961 - 2010

Daniel Richard Zempel obituary, 1961-2010

BORN

1961

DIED

2010

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Lawncrest Chapel & Memorial Park - Redding

1522 East Cypress Ave

Redding, California

Daniel Zempel Obituary

Daniel Richard Zempel

Daniel Zempel, a wonderful husband, father, son, brother, and friend to many left this world March 24, 2010.

He leaves behind his loving wife of 22 years Sandee Zempel, two daughters Elycia and Amanda Zempel, mother Barbara Zempel, sisters Joyce Baker, Peggy Reyes, Sandy Thayer, brother Mark Zempel and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, mother- in-law, father-in-law, brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws, co-workers, friends, and acquaintances.

He was born January 14, 1961 in Escondido, California, and has lived the past 35 years in Redding, California.
Dan worked for the City of Redding as the Information Technology Manager. He organized and played for multiple men's basketball leagues for the City of Redding.

Dan had an enormous heart, contagious smile, and a great personality. His light-heartedness and wonderful sense of humor have touched many hearts and he will be missed by all who were blessed to have known him.

We all know that Dan is in Heaven now fixing God's computers and hoopin' it up on the big court in the sky.

The viewing will be on Tuesday, March 30th from 4pm to 7pm at Lawncrest Chapel & Memorial Park,
1522 East Cypress Avenue, Redding - (530) 222-1587

The Celebration of Life Service will be on Wednesday, March 31st at 1pm at Trinity Lutheran Church,
2440 Hilltop Drive, Redding – (530) 221-6686

In lieu of flowers a donation can be made in the memory of Daniel Zempel to:
City of Redding, Community Services Department Recreation Scholarship Program
(this program helps kids to participate in community programs such as athletics and camps, etc.)

Please sign the guestbook at http://obituaries.redding.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Redding Record Searchlight on Mar. 30, 2010.

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Michelle Johnson

April 1, 2010

Dear Sandee, Elycia & Amanda,
We just want you to know we are sad for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. With love,
Cousin Michelle Johnson (Suber) & family

Melanie Gilchrist

April 1, 2010

Sandee and family, I am very sorry for your loss. Know that you are in our prayers here in GA. Melanie Gilchrst

Leslie Hall

April 1, 2010

We are so sorry for your loss. Unthinkable.

Love, and prayers from the Hall family.

Mark Clineschmidt

March 31, 2010

I am so sad to hear of Dans passing, i never met his family, but all through school, in particular nova 9th grade, we played intermural baseball together and became instant friends , i had lots of classes with him and he was so smart and always willing to help the other guy. Through school Dan , Bruce Bushey and i were all friends , and saddly i had lost touch , but recently reconnected on facebook. All i can say about Dan , is that you couldnt meet a kinder person to all!! Good luck in heaven Dan, you were a true gentleman! Mark Clineschmidt

Anita Johnson Gwin

March 31, 2010

Elycia and family,
My heart is breaking for you. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jeff "Chief" Van Ausdall

March 31, 2010

I didn't know Dan as well as I wish I had. I knew him primarily as Amanda's Dad, but having had the privilege of watching her grow up and develop into a young lady of character during her four years at Enterprise, I can see the quality of person he was and the tremendous loss you all must be feeling. God bless you and keep you and you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Uncle Richard and Aunt Alice Suber

March 31, 2010

Dear Sandee, Elycia and Amanda.
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. The Bible's hope of a resurrection is very comforting. John 5: 28, 29 - Acts 24:15 and my favorite scripture is Rev. 21: 3,4. If we can be of any help please let me know.

barbara lawson

March 31, 2010

Sandee, Amanda, Elycia and family our prayers are with you all during this time. May god keep you and bless you. God bless

Barbara and Ravien Lawson

Hannah Johnson

March 31, 2010

Elycia,
Just wanted to let you know how very sorry I was to hear about your loss.
I will keep you and your entire family in my thoughts and prayers today and the days ahead.
Love you tons,
Hannah Johnson

Tyler Browns

March 31, 2010

Elycia,
You and your family are in my prayers.
Matthew 5:4
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
John 14 : 1-4
Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going."

Cynthia Parrish

March 31, 2010

Elycia,

I will be sending prayers today as you have Dan's life celebration service. When you are back to NC I want you to know I am only a phone call away!
Love, Cynthia Parrish, Lenoir Rhyne student.

Mark Rincon, PT

March 31, 2010

Dan touched each of us who worked with him during his rehab after his car accident last year. We loved that smile, laugh and positive attitude.Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. He will be missed.

Matthew Shuman

March 31, 2010

Dan was a good friend and co-worker over many, many years. I will truely miss our lunch engagements to keep on top of family and work related matters between the City and County. You are missed my friend. Take care. Matt

March 31, 2010

To the Zempel Family: As a new fellow coworker, I only knew Dan for a short time. It is a rare dynamic to find someone with his talents, humbleness, and an eagerness to help others. I have not been able to stop thinking about him since I learned of his passing. While I don’t know you personally, I want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers constantly. Dan, you will be missed beyond measure and we will remember you always. Goodbye my friend - Garrett

Carolyn Menard

March 31, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss and am glad you have eachother to make it through this tough time. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Carolyn

Jacob Thie

March 30, 2010

Elycia,
I am sad to hear of your loss...
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Jacob

Kasey Stugart

March 30, 2010

Elycia & Family

Darling, I am so sorry to hear. I hope you are alright along with the rest of your family. I've asked my grandmother to place all of you on her churches prayer list.

March 30, 2010

Dear Sandee,Elycia,and Amanda just want to say my thoughts are always with you.If you ever need anything let me know. Love,Cousin Kevin Clair

March 30, 2010

Amanda and Family -
We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prays.
Tia & Chelsea Voorhees

Becky Pennella

March 30, 2010

Sandee, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your daughters during this difficult time. May you always cherish the wonderful times that you all had together.

Ray Hermann

March 30, 2010

Sandee,Elycia,Amanda,

Your husband and father was a great man. I just hope that I can be the father and husband he was to my family. I always told Amanda that I hoped my daughters turned out like her. I am so proud of you two for the young ladies that you have become. Our family will continue to keep you in our prayers.

Coach Hermann

March 30, 2010

Sandee We were so shocked to hear of Dan's passing, but we are so glad we got to see all of you in January. We had such a good time. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Uncle Don and Aunt Bev Olathe, Kansas

Vivian Dawson

March 30, 2010

Barbara, This is just not right. We should outlive our children. May you continue with your gracious service at Trinity Lutheran Church. Your son and family in our directory look so happy and healthy.
We will look for you in church, Gene and Vivian Dawson

Kim Niemer

March 30, 2010

Sandee, Elycia & Amanda -

Dan was a tremendous person because he was smart and he cared about people. He leaves a aching gap at City Hall. Dan and I moved from Shasta Co. to City of Redding within days of each other. It was nice to have a familiar face in the those first days and for the past 14 years I considered him a friend.

He was so proud of his daughters and their success. May you find comfort in knowing how loved he was.

Randy Hettick

March 30, 2010

My sincere condolences to Sandee and her daughters. I didn't know him personally but I do know that Sandee and their girls loved him very much. You will see him again and he will always be near. My deepest sympathy and love to you. Randy Hettick

debbie stickney

March 30, 2010

Sandee...words can't express how saddened we are by the news of your beloved Dan. He was always so kind and always had a kind word and a smile. You and the girls will continue in our prayers.
Ron and Debbie Stickney

March 30, 2010

Sandee,Elycia,Amanda,
My heart goes out to all of you. Please
let me know if I can do anything to help. I Love you all very much. I am so
sorry that God has taken Dan away from
all of us.
Love, Aunt Donna McIndoo

Norene Coats

March 30, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your daughters at this most difficult time. If I can help in any way, please contact me.

Cindy Frazer

March 29, 2010

My thoughts are with you and your family. Peggy has shared many memories of her family with me. I will keep you in my prayers.

Roxanne Clair

March 27, 2010

Dear Sandee, Elycia, and Amanda,
I haven't seen you in a long time but when I think of Dan I remember his laugh and fun personality. My heart aches for what you are going through and I wanted to tell you I'm here thinking of you all.
Love, Cousin Roxanne Clair

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