Flint, Michigan
GEMPEL, Kenneth E. - Of Flint, Michigan, age 86, died Friday, June 20, 2008 at Hurley Medical Center. Memorial service will be held at 12Noon Friday, June 27, 2008 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Mr. Robert Mills officiating. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Moon Gempel Scholarship Fund. Visitation 11AM Friday until the time of the service at the funeral home. Kenneth was born in Adrian, Michigan on August 1, 1921. He graduated from Adrian High School in 1939 and attended Notre Dame from 1939-1943, receiving his Bachelor of Science in Physical Education. Mr. Gempel also attended U of M, receiving his Master's in Education in 1955. He attended Midshipman School in Notre Dame in 1943. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1943-1945 and was in the U.S. Naval Reserve and was recalled to active duty from 1950-1952. Mr. Gempel was a teacher and coach at Bendle School from 1946-1950 and 1952-1955. He was the Principal at the Junior High from 1955 -1960 and Superintendent from 1960 - 1990, retiring in July, 1990. On June 3, 1944 he married Eileen Bauerle in Adrian, Michigan. Mr. Gempel was a Board member at Hurley Health and Fitness. Surviving are wife, Eileen; daughter, Kayleen and husband Brian Pollard of Atlanta, Georgia; grandchildren, Melissa Danielle and Courtney; 5 great-grandsons, Jake, Brant, Eli, Devon and Holden; nieces and nephews. Your condolences may be shared with the family swartzfuneralhomeinc.com
Mr.Gempel was a very strong and well respected individual who I know will be missed by all. He leaves a wonderful legacy to his entire family.We are truly sorry for your loss, but know you will always have the treasured memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Ronnie & Arlene
Ron & Arlene Blum
July 03, 2008 | Alpharetta, GA
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Ron & Arlene Blum
July 03, 2008 | Alpharetta, GA
My Dear Friend Kayleen, In all the twelve wonderful years working as your kindergarten para pro, I now know why you are such a great teacher. Like father, like daughter, he was so great as an educator and much more. We send our deepest sympathy and condolences to you, Brian, your mother and family. You all are so special to us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless and keep you all in his loving care. We love you, Donna and Family
Donna Corey
July 01, 2008 | Cumming
Kayleen and family,
Sorry to hear about your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Your father left many great footprints in the Flint area to be followed by so many.
Pat O'Reilly
June 29, 2008 | Burton, MI
I don't know many who wont miss this great man, I have lived in Jackson, Mi for many years so it was on special occasions I got to see him and many others. We saw him at my brother Dougs donut shop, he and we all have a great regard for his many contributions to our alumni Bendle. He also came to our 50th reunion and others, we appreciated that so much. My condolences to the family.
Eileen (Stewart) Oakley
June 27, 2008 | Jackson, MI
I remember Mr. Gempel as my favorite teacher and coach, and the person whom instilled disipline, both in the classroom and on the field. As my science teacher (1947) and football-baseball coach later, I felt I could always turn to Mr. Gempel for sincere advice and direction. He will always be in my fond memory.
Prayers amd sympathy for the family.
Jack Dodge
June 27, 2008 | Seattle, WA
MR GEMPEL WAS A GREAT MAN FOR THE BENDLE SCHOOL SYSTEM AND WILL BE MISSED
MICHAEL WEBB
June 26, 2008 | ATLANTA, IL
I will always remember Ken Gempel as one of my favorite teachers and a friend. I will miss him. My sympathy to Eileen and Kayleen.
Shirley Bender-Kenney
June 26, 2008 | The Villages, FL
TO THE FAMILY OF KEN:
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. KEN WAS A PLEASURE TO HAVE IN OUR PROGRAM. HE WAS VERY KIND TO US.
DENISE, DANIELLE, LAURA, MARY MACCEN.
(CARDIAC REHAB STAFF)
CARDIAC REHAB GENESYS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
June 26, 2008 | GRAND BLANC, MI
