John William Kempf

I met the Chef when I started at the Hyatt R Ohare, Jan 79. My first hotel job out of college, supervisor in the dishroom...and assigned to Chef for a week to build a snow sculpture in front of the hotel...Me, from Minnesota, Wisconsin, why not spend a week making a snow dragon.....A great week I had , with a great man...RIP Chef Kempf.

In December 1982, I was long way from home. I was lucky enough to meet Mr Kempfs daughter and the lovely family Kempf. Mr and Mrs Kempf opened their home to me and for that, I am eternally grateful to them. I will always remember Mr Kempf as a very nice, warm and kind-hearted person. He provided a sense of security and kindness and he loved his family so much. Mr Kempf will always be remembered and have a special place in my heart.

John Kempf will always be remembered as one of the best generational chefs on his time. He loved his family, friends and profession. His kindness, generosity and knowledge of what he taught us all will never be forgotten. May he Rest In Peace!