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Lynette Uhrich
April 14, 2010
Uncle Hankie was not only my godfather but my favorite uncle too - Sorry Uncle Buddy!
April 7, 2010
miss you
Laura Christner
April 7, 2010
I remember when Val, Tammy, Evie and I use to drive around in Country Acres and name the different years of the Monty Carlo cars. In doing so I got to have a driving lesson so Val let me drive her Mustang around the block and when we needed to pull over I didn't know how to judge how close to get to the curb with out hitting it so Val told me to line the middle of the hood up with the curb and pull in, so I did and a perfect park it was. She had told me that this is how her Dad, Hank taught her how to park. To this day I think of Hank every time I park.
"No bond is as great as that between a parent and child."
God bless you all,
Laura (Loli) Padilla-Christner
April 7, 2010
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Val Skladzien
December 12, 2007
Merry Christmas Everyone! Have have a funny story I would like to share:
I was thinking of Dad tonight while finishing my Christmas stuff. Several years ago (about 15) Our family decided to draw names for Christmas.....Therefore when we stopped by Dad and Marge's dad had a can with all the names in it. However before we drew the name dad made us swear to secrecy. I looked at my name I got "Hankie". When I got home Doug called "who did you get"? I said we're not supposed to say. Doug said the He got Hankie, then I asked everyone else guess who they got???? Hankie. Yes Dad put his name on every piece of paper. I thought every one would enjoy this story. This book is here forever if any of you ever remember a funny one.
Kathryn Swiercinsky
April 30, 2007
Hank my brother, I have many great
memories of Hanky. We shared a lot and when we got in trouble it was always my fault. I miss him so much. He was my rock after my husband passed away.
Kim Kempkes
April 6, 2007
Hank was one of the sweetest men I ever knew. We lost a great person. He always had a kind and sweet word to say and he genuinely meant it. Veronica frequently prays for her Grandpa and Pearl (our dog that we lost around the same time). He's always close to our hearts.
Katie Riley
April 6, 2007
I will never forget the time Uncle Hank took Tony and I to the Quik Trip in Kansas City. He took us to get candy, and the polite kids we were, we each grabbed a piece. Uncle Hank said "Let me show you how it is done". He dumped a whole box in my shirt, and told me to fill up some bags. It was great! Better than Halloween - although mom probably didn't think so. That is just one of the many great memories I have of him. I ALWAYS had such a fun time around him. He was one of the few people that could make me laugh until my face hurts, and he always called me on my birthday. I miss him soooooo much and think about him all the time. I love you Uncle Hank!
Hank Kempkes
April 8, 2006
Dad's 70th. Kenny was working out of town
April 8, 2006
Hank, Evelyn, Kathryn, Buddy (dad, aunt sissy, aunt kacky and uncle buddy
April 8, 2006
Hank's 70th birthday
April 8, 2006
Grandkids with grandpa on 70th b-day
April 8, 2006
Just got back from Ark. Dad with sisters
April 8, 2006
Kenny and Dad
April 8, 2006
Jaxton great grandson
April 8, 2006
Big Hanky
April 8, 2006
Little Hanky
April 8, 2006
Keith Cruce, Sr.
April 11, 2005
I was sorry to learn of of the passing of another of our Trailways friends.
Mr. Kempkes name has been added to the Trailways Memoril Page
May God Bless & comfort the family.
Roger Wallace
April 11, 2005
Hank was one of my instructors when I started for Trailways in 1976. He is a fine gentleman..
gary and susan arnn
April 10, 2005
Marge and family
We are sorry to hear about your loss.Our hearts and prayers go out to you all. Hank will be truely missed. Let us Know if we can do anything.
Velinda Johnson
April 10, 2005
Marge and Family,
So very sorry about the loss of Hank he will be missed he was a very good man. He had such a good heart and cared about everybody. Love ya Velinda
Sonia Vaughn
April 8, 2005
Marge & family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you, and I hope you will find comfort in all of your wonderful memories of Hank. God Bless.
Lucas & Angela Daniel
April 7, 2005
Greatest sympathy and prayers to Marge and family. We know how much Hank meant to you. Let us know if there's anything we can do for you Marge.
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