Henry-Kemper-Obituary

Henry J. Kemper

Portland, Oregon

1923 - 2018

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Henry J. KemperJune 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...

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Our condolences to Henry´s loved ones. Henry was a lovely person and good friend to my father-in-law who also lived in Edgewood. We have fun memories of Henry and Gerda walking - always in motion and making the most of the day - and of visiting with him after her passing. May they both Rest In Peace.

Karen, Mark, Vince and Chris, I remember your father and mother very well. I was saddened to learn of their passing. I know how proud your parents were of all of you. I can still hear their voices...Both of your parents were truly amazing, hard working and loving parents.
Barbara Blackhurst (Barbie Pratt)
My sincere condolences

Henry really had an amazing life. He was always warm and welcoming on the occasions I saw him. We were always impressed with his athleticism and running career! Our sympathies to the whole family Laurie & Steve Pino

Hier meldet sich dein Bruder Hermann mit Familie aus Deutschland. Du warst ein wunderbarer Bruder und wir waren und trotz der Entfernung immer nah. RIP

As a high school youngster growing up in Cedar Hills, I always considered it a big highlight when Henry would invite me over to play tennis at the Collin's tennis court with himself the other older gentlemen such as Don
Rasmussen, Bill Summerville, and Cleve Cory. They were all such good people and I looked up to all of them. I have such fond memories. God speed Henry Kemper.
My condolences to the family. Mike Prenger.

I am sorry for your loss. I knew Henry through my friendship with his Uncle KARL and enjoyed your family very much. Henry and I were both born in 1923. I am able to live alone in my home as yet. My husband passed away in 2002 & I still miss him. Condolences to Henry's children and sister Margret and others.
God Bless you,
Lorraine Hyde

Henry was a special friend. We lived next door for 22 years and shared many conversations about life. He taught me about caring for the plants in my yard, but our conversations about caring for the people in our lives were more important. Henry had such a compelling story from his life in Germany, to being a prisoner of war, to immigrating to the US and building a life and a wonderful family. I extend my condolences to his family. I will cherish my memories and often use his sage advice.

I remember the times Henry spent teaching me how to prune my Blueberry bushes properly. And I loved that he was able to come pick here too. His warm generosity & kindness will be missed. Warmest Sympathy to the family.

He helped with us with our roses; his son Vince lived next door. Lovely man, and loved his gardening. Rest in Peace.