LTGN PETER KEMPF

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

I worked for then Colonel Kempf at Luke AFB, Az in the late 1970's. I was a second Lt. I respected him and I always knew that his first priority was the mission of the USAF. He was a serious, no nonsense, hard charging professional officer who took on the most difficult jobs that the Air Force had. I would have followed him anywhere. His leadership style was straight ahead full speed get it done and I appreciated him for that. He treated me very well and always took time to get my...

Louise,
Our deepest sympathy to you, Laura, Steve and family. We have such fond memories of Gen Kempf while at Nellis and at 12th AF. Please know you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Jim saw Gen Kempf's death in the Daedalian Magazine this evening. Love to you all, Jim and Sally Crigger

Dear Kempf family,
I had the great opportunity to know Pete when I was at Club Sport. He shared some of his past accomplishments with me while I worked out on the treadmil. Sometimes he would touch on his battle with melanoma. He was so strong and seemingly at peace with his illness. He told me one day that he had written his book. After reading his bio, his book was even bigger than he let on. What an amazing man. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. My deepest sympathy to...

Dear Louise, Maryn Goodson just forwarded this announcement to us. We are so sorry for your loss. I hope you feel supported by the thoughts and prayers of so many of us who passed through your lives over the years. Diane and Dave Hutchins

"We toast our hearty comrades who have fallen from the skies, and were caught by God's own hand to be with him on high, to dwell among the soaring clouds they have known so well before, from victory roll to tail chase at heaven's very door.
And as we fly among them there, we are sure to heart their plea:

Take care my friend, watch your six and do one more roll for me."

Dear Louise and family,

Dee and I were so very sorry to hear that Pete is gone. We have such fond memories of you both and know how much you will miss him........Love from us both, Dee and Dave Colton

Dear Louise and Family
Carol and I are saddened to learn of Pete's death. He was a modern hero and an Air Force success story. Our prayers with you. Duane and Carol Knutson