John Edward Hempel Jr.

My Ompa, I am so proud to have spent the time I did with him and now carry his memory with him as I go through this life. One of a kind person and lucky to be his granddaughter. A true Leader in all aspects in life and I have the upmost respect him and his accomplishments. I loved being his granddaughter and going on walks with him and Molly. The world was a better place with Him in it and I miss Him everyday.
Love Lilly.

Like everyone who knew John they knew what a great guy he was. I loved playing tennis with him, and when he was my partner, he was always so supportive. If I made a mistake, he would look at me and smile, and simply say keep swinging.

I was on many of John's USTA teams, and we were partners for many matches. I also enjoyed competing against a very good tennis player at the
many places that we played over the years. I had missed John on the court for a few years but had been able to get together for coffee occasionally. He was a very good person and friend. Margaret and family, I am sorry for your loss.

John Hempel was a good friend. We played tennis together 2 or 3 times a week for 15 years. Traveled to El Paso and other places with John, and met him for dinner in Spokane,WA.
Met John and a few others for lunch or coffee every so often for good conversation.
John will be missed.

John hired me at the LV VAMC as a VP early in my career. I learned several things that I've taken with me in my VA Career. He was a passionate Servant Leader and served all Veterans well. I'm grateful that I got to know John. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

It was a memorable experience serving under the Directorship of Mr. Hempel. My sincere condolences to all family members.

Margaret and family,
Jackie and I were very sadden to hear of John's death. You are in our thoughts and prayers. I am sure you will always remember the great times.
Mike & Jackie Rastrelli

John was a great guy. He knew that tennis was to be enjoyed, and he made it that way for those around him.

Till Valhalla!
D/1/52 infantry RVN 1968

It's been a few years since I left Tucson, but I still remember John fondly from the tennis courts. Good man; Impressive biography. I am grateful to have been included on the notification.

I knew John from Tennis and played on some of his USTA leagues and other tennis groups in Tucson. He was a very good tennis player and helped me with my game. He was a great friend who will be missed terribly.

My deepest sympathies. John was a most excellent person. I always enjoyed playing tennis with him and talking to him. He was always such a kind and generous friend to me. I will miss him dearly.

My name is Daniel Thornton. John was a year behind me in school and we didn´t hang out a lot together but I remember him as a wonderful warm nice person. He reconnected with me about a year or so ago through Eddy DOYLE we had a nice conversation on the phone and I had no idea that he was this ill. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to his wife and his family. You lost a wonderful person!

I knew John through tennis and he was a talented player and fierce competitor, as well as a true gentleman on and off the court. He was a great storyteller and I am going to miss him greatly. Peace be with his family during this difficult time.

Maggie I am so sorry to hear about John. I enjoyed running into him thru the tennis world and we had some great chats about our love of dogs. I can´t say I am surprised of all his accomplishments that I read about in his obituary because he displayed many leadership qualities in the tennis world. He played a big part of USTA league tennis.

Maggie I am so sorry to hear about John. As I read about all his accomplishments I must say I am not surprised. I knew him mainly thru the tennis world but we would often chat about our love of dogs. He is going to be greatly missed!!!!

Deepest sympathy. John was a good friend and classmate. RIP. Wayne Higgins.

I first met John on the tennis courts when I moved to Arizona in 2007. He was a great player and team captain, and even a better friend. A wonderful man that we will all miss.

Margaret and family very sorry to hear of John´s passing he was a great friend to many that were fortunate to have known him!