Photo courtesy of Abbott Funeral Home - Delphi
Delphi, Indiana
Aug 24, 1949 – Mar 28, 2020 (Age 70)
William E. "Bill" Kempf, 70, passed away Saturday-Mar 28, 2020, from injuries he sustained in a motorcycle accident in Punta Gorda, FL. He was born August 24, 1949 in Lafayette, to the late Herman & Hilda Malott Kempf. His marriage was to Patrizia M. Pregara in Lafayette, on October 19, 2018, but have been together since 2008. He was a 1967 graduate of Delphi High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Army on October 7, 1974, and retired from the Army on October 16, 1992. He was stationed in California, Georgia, Kentucky, and lastly Louisiana. He was in food service, and was the manager of the kitchen. He also was in Germany & South Korea. He was born and raised in Delphi, and after his military career, he moved back to Delphi in 1992, and then to Lafayette from 1993, until they moved to Punta Gorda, FL, in September of 2019. He worked at SIA in Lafayette for 4 years, then was hired by the United States Postal Service in Lafayette in 1998, SR 26 facility, and retired from there in 2005. He was a member of the Delphi American Legion #75, and the Delphi American Legion Riders, The Elks of Punta Gorda, FL, 40 & 8 of Lafayette, life member of the Lafayette VFW, Life member of the Monticello AMVets, life member of the Disabled American Veterans, Lafayette Navy Club, Eagles & Moose Lodges of Lafayette, and the NRA. He was an avid Cubs fan, and liked Indiana University basketball. He loved to garden and cook, and loved to ride his Harley. Bill was proud of his service to his country, and his fellow veteran's, and was a true patriot to the USA. He dearly loved his family, and the gatherings they would share. Surviving: wife-Patrizia M. "Pat" Kempf of Punta Gorda, FL; daughter-Amy & Mark Fields of Mulberry; sister-Becky & Jeff Johnson of Delphi; step children: Nicole & Joseph Skowronski of North Riverside, IL, Alex & Ping Del Giudice of Brooklyn, NY, Chiara & Devin Del Giudice Poehlman of Portland, OR; 4 grandchildren: Isabella, Zoe, Chiron, & Leta; 2 nephews: Aaron & Jana Anderson, & Garrett Johnson; 2 great nieces: Madyson & Kiya Anderson; 2 great nephews: Easton & Rhett Anderson survive. Preceded by an infant brother Donald. Services: Due to the circumstances affecting our Country, private family services will take place. Abbott Funeral Home, Inc., Delphi, in charge of arrangements. http://www.abbottfuneralhome.com
Memorial contributions may be mailed to the Delphi American Legion, 3079 N. 900 W. Delphi, IN 46923, in memory and honor of Bill.
ON BEHALF OF THE COMRADES AND SISTERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA YOU HAVE OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE AND OUR DEPARTED COMRADE.OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.SINCERELY VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA STATE CHAPLAIN KEISTON R.HOLLOWAY
KEISTON R.HOLLOWAY
April 08, 2020 | Vincennes, IN | Acquaintance
You will be missed by all the staff at the West Lafayette VA CBOC. So many times we say "Thank you for your service", and I wonder if there is enough sincerity in our voices when we say this to you and all our Veterans. You were a joy to take care of and as always an anticipated patient to be seen at your appointment times. We will miss your smile and the good hearted joking that we shared. Rest well my friend, and may you be joined in Heaven with family, friends and those who served with...
West Lafayette VA CBOC
April 08, 2020 | West Lafayette, IN
Becky my thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family during this difficult time.
Donna Dickey
April 08, 2020 | Jacksonville, FL | Friend
Bill gave my cousin Pat, his wife, what she had missed for many years in her life: joy, laughter, companionship, and love, as well as help when she needed it. I am grateful to him for loving her, her children, and her grandchildren, who became his as well. It saddens me that they did not have many more years together in their new home in Florida, where they both seemed to thrive physically and emotionally. Bill was a blessing.
Fiora Bassanese
April 07, 2020 | Quincy, MA | Family
We will miss your smile and good nature. I loved talking about food when we worked together at the post office. So happy that you and Pat had many happy years together. Rest in Peace. Prayers for your family and friends
Jacci Hanna
April 07, 2020 | Lafayette, IN | Friend
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Cecil and Marj Krick
April 07, 2020 | Lafayette, IN
Shirley Nichols
April 07, 2020 | Punta Gorda, FL
I am so sorry Pat, fate has indeed been cruel. I remember going on that boat trip around Chicago with you, Bill &Peppe. Lovely memory. Also Bill letting me taste his Root beer!! We are all thinking of you at this difficult time. Hugs from your friends Janice, Peppe, Maria, Giulia & Denise xxx
Janice Hazell
April 07, 2020 | Scafati | Friend
Becky, So sorry for your loss!
vicki Vogel
April 07, 2020 | FL | Classmate