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Steven Kemmlein Obituary
Steven J. Kemmlein, 59, of Wayne, died Saturday, October 14, 2017, in Piscataway Township.
Born in Hackensack, Steven had been a resident of Fredon and currently resided in Wayne, where he lived for the past sixteen years. He was a 1975 graduate of Newton High School, then served in the United States Coast Guard from August 4, 1975, to October 31, 1977. Steven was employed as a tractor trailer driver for Coca Cola in South Brunswick for over nineteen years and was also the co-owner of Tri-State Firearms Exchange in Vernon for the past six years. He was a member and former captain of the Pompton Falls Volunteer Fire Department Co. 3 in Wayne. An avid hunter and fisherman, Steven enjoyed motorcycles and barbequing. He was known for his signature ribs.
Steven is survived by his wife of 32 years, Joan M. Kemmlein; his sons, Charles P. Kemmlein and wife, Sarah Christie, of San Diego, California, and James D. Gold of Wayne; his parents, Noel and Evelyn Kemmlein of Fredon Township; his brothers, Michael Kemmlein of Bartonsville, Pennsylvania, and Jeff Kemmlein of Branchville; and his sister, Barbara Thomas of the Lake Neepaulin section of Wantage Township.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 21, 2017, at the Pompton Falls Volunteer Fire Department Co. 3, 130 Jackson Avenue, Wayne, NJ 07470. A Memorial Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, October 20, 2017, at the Smith-McCracken Funeral Home, 63 High Street, Newton, NJ 07860.
Memorial donations may be made to Pompton Falls Volunteer Fire Department Co. 3, 130 Jackson Avenue, Wayne, NJ 07470 or New Jersey Firemen's Home, 565 Lathrop Avenue, Boonton, NJ 07005. Online condolences may be offered at www.smithmccrackenfuneralhome.com.
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February 4, 2018
Just learned of Steve's passing. I am so very sorry, Joan. We shared such great times with the hockey team. My, how time marches on. Stay strong, Steve would want it no other way. Sincerely, Violet Valenti Musso
Gregory Lega
October 25, 2017
Been really nice to know you Steve. You were a stand up guy. Rest In Peace.
Janice Schmitt
October 25, 2017
I send my deepest sympathy to Evelyn, Noel, and the rest of the Kemmlein Family. I was their neighbor for 37 years until I moved to Florida seven years ago My kids grew up with the Kemmlein kids, and my son Gregory spent more time at the Kemmlein house than he did at his own home. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers at this very sad time.
Janice Schmitt
October 24, 2017
Evelyn, Noel & Family. Janet and I are sorry to hear about Steven. We will keep
your family in our prayers.
Janet & Marion Elkovich
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Gary Schmitt
October 20, 2017
So sorry. I grew up next to Kemmleins. My brother was good friends with Steve, Jeff and Mike. They used to look out for me when I got picked on by other kids in the neighborhood. May you Rest In Peace Steve.
October 20, 2017
I worked many years with Steve at the Coke plant in Parsippany until they moved.. luckily his gun shop was close enough for me to visit.. I would walk in, and he would have that huge smile on his face... and it wasn't because of me walking in,.. he knew I always brought treats!!! I'm going to miss his giggle as he ate his cheese danish.. just like a little kid!! will miss you Steve, you were taken way too soon.... Dawn & Roy
Bruce Genung
October 19, 2017
Wow I am so so sorry for your loss I served with Steve in the USAR when we went to Drill Sergeant school
October 18, 2017
Sincere condolences goes out to the Kemmlein family for your sad loss. May GOD be with the family as you mourn your loss .
October 18, 2017
My heartfelt sympathy to the family on the passing of your love one please accept my heartfelt sympathy for your loss.
Cy.
Juan M Perez
October 18, 2017
It Was very sad to lean today about Steve suddenly dead . A coworker I got to know and appreciate over the years at the parsippany branch We lost some touch when we move to south Brunswick. Still. Was great to see him ones in a while on the road. He will be miss He really will be miss. My condolences to his friends and family.
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