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Dale Kemp Obituary

KEMP Dale Olen Kemp, age 73, a devoted husband, dad and grandfather, passed away peacefully at Kobacker House on March 31, 2005. Dale owned the Dale Kemp Roofing Company where he worked for 37 years before retiring. He loved to go hunting and fishing. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Nancy, of Columbus; daughter, Peggy (Larry) Cooper of Dublin; and son, Allen (Angie) Kemp of Lewis Center; nine grandchildren and one great grandson; sister, Gladys Moore; brother, Douglas Kemp; many nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded in death by parents William and Viola Kemp, brothers Clyde, Raymond, James, Earl, Carl, Marvin and Joseph Kemp, sisters Elsie Bard, Ethel McFarland, Virginia Hamm and Mabel George. Friends may call at the MORELAND FUNERAL HOME, 55 E. Schrock Road, Westerville, Monday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., where service will be held Tuesday at 10:30 a.m., Pastor David Hedrick, officiating. Interment Blendon Central Cemetery. If they choose, friends may make a memorial contribution to HomeReach Hospice, 3595 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH 43214.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Apr. 3, 2005.

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Shawn Wallace

April 6, 2005

As brother to my Grandfather (Raymond) I grew up around Dale and have many fond memories.

Verlin & Patricia White

April 3, 2005

We met Dale when he roofed my father-inlaws house (Paul Duemmel).They became good friends and went hunting together in Montana.Dale will be a great loss to the roofing industry.

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