William John Hempel

Dear Kay, Linnea, Elise, and Drew Thinking of all of you this week, 2024.

Greetings Kay, Elise, Linnea and Drew ( and extended family & friends ),

This Guest Book sent me this memory and invite to write more about Bill. Today is March 13, 2019. As I had written, it was in my formative years of my life during elementary school years, and simply sharing meals and being included from time to time was healthy for my growth and development. I enjoyed taking their dog for a walk, Tippy I believe was the first dog way back....and then another one later.. I...

It's now been two years since Bill passed. He was my "Big Buddy" for several years, a program to reach out to children with no father through his church. I remember one of my times with Bill was while he was working with or for the Attorney General's Office.. I was in about 4th or 5th grade at Calhoun Elementary. Bill took me along in the early evening to the State Capital Building, and it was basically closed. He was doing some research there, and I walked around the facility, looking...

Dear Kay and family,
We just just returned from four weeks in Arizona and learned about Bill from a Mac graduate at Central Presbyterian. We were shocked and offer our sympathy to you and the family. Even though we haven't seen each other for a while, you and Bill have always been dear friends. Unfortunately life is filled with missed opportunities to be diligent in tending our friendships. A recent memory of Bill is on a warm summer day touring St. Croix Falls and your vacation...

Wer nicht von dreitausend Jahren
sich weiß Rechenschaft zu geben,
bleib im Dunkeln unerfahren,
mag von Tag zu Tage leben.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe -
Zitate und Sprüche
deutscher Dichter (1749 - 1832)

Dear Kay, Linnea, Elise and Drew,

experiencing the Hempel family's hospitality and warm friendship belongs to my most treasured memories. Bill gave me the chance to add another perspective on my country and European history from the...

I was saddened to l learn of Bill's death. We were good friends at Macalester, active in many of the same political activities and on the debate team. My deepest sympathies to the family. Charles Johnson, Gainesville, VA

Dear Kay, Linnea, Elise, and Drew,

Bill was a big brother and buddy to me when I needed one. The consistancy of family relationships and the role modeling of both he and Kay was an important part of my early development. I will never forget Bill, walking Tippy around Lake of the isles, being invited into your family and the thoughtfulness shared during my childhood. I look forward to seeing all of you at the funeral on Friday. My family sends their sympathies.

Kay:

I was so sorry to hear the news about Bill. He was extremely kind and helpful to me when I worked with him at Dorsey and I always appreciated that very much. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Oh, Kay. I just heard. I am so sorry. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.