Alton, Illinois
1945 - 2000
Ronald Lewis Hempel, 55, of Alton, Illinois, a U.S. Army veteran who served from 1965-1969, a freelance photojournalist for the Alton Telegraph, St. Louis Post Dispatch, and the Associated Press, died at St. John's Mercy Medical Center in St. Louis County, Missouri, on Saturday, November 25, 2000. Visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, November 29, 2000, 4-8 p.m., at Fine & Quinn Chapel for Funerals, 603 Henry Street, Alton. Services are scheduled for Thursday, November 30, 10 a.m., at the funeral home, officiated by the Rev. David Natzke. Commital services will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Louis. Military rites will be conferred by the Ritual Team of Veterans of Foreign Wars Alton Post 1308. Memorial donations are appreciated to Ron Hempel Trust Fund, c/o Liberty Bank, 2711 Godfrey Road, Godfrey, IL 62035. Arrangements entrusted to Fine & Quinn Chapel for Funerals, Alton, Illinois.
I worked with Ron while he was on active duty in Korea. He visited my wife in the hospital when my son was born. He was a good friend who stuck up for me when others did not. He had a gentle spirit, a caring heart and was always willing to help.
John Stenberg
February 28, 2022 | NJ | Friend
You had a kind heart, Ron. You cared about others and touched many lives. Thank you for the gift of your friendship. You'll always be missed by everyone who knew you.
John Dunphy
June 19, 2017 | Godfrey, IL | Friend
Ron was more than was printed in his obituary. He was also a funny clown, a clever prestidigitator, our nutty professor, and a faithful friend who brought a lot of laughter into our lives for having known him. He always went the extra mile to link up with us when we were in town. But, like all clowns, there was a sadness behind the smiling face with him, too. In spite of the violent way in which he was taken from us, we have every confidence that he is now rejoicing with our Lord in eternal...
Lynn & Paul O'Toole
August 30, 2002 | Alexandria, VA
"A boy's will is the wind's will
And the thoughts of a boy are free......"
Godspeed, Ron.....
brother---Randy Hempel
Randolph Hempel
January 13, 2001 | Alton, IL
Ronnie,
You will live on in our memories---
never to be forgotten--- as you are
a dear friend. You left us too
soon; and we are grieved by your passing.
Dale Lockard
December 12, 2000 | Alton, IL
Our sympathies to Ronnie and his family during this difficult time.
Larry & Beth Legler and family
November 28, 2000 | Blue Springs, MO
We wish we could be there with the
family remembering Ronnie at this
time.
Joel & Suzi and family Pounds
November 28, 2000 | Richland, WA
Aunt Dot
Dorothea Wolf
November 27, 2000 | GreenBay, WI
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Brian and Nancy Fine & Staff
November 26, 2000 | Alton, IL
