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Jeffrey Kimpel Obituary
JEFFREY KIMPEL
PERRYSBURG — Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Kent Kimpel, 67, of Perrysburg, Ohio passed away on February 5, 2014 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio after a short illness.
He was born on February 14, 1946 in Lima, Ohio to Earl "Rocky" and JoAnn (McClain) Kimpel. On June 27, 1970 in Westerville, Ohio, Jeffrey married the love of his life, Louise Hinkle and together they started a family.
Rev. Dr. Kimpel was a graduate of Wittenberg University where he was a member of the Beta Theta Pi Fraternity. He graduated with a Masters in Divinity from The Lutheran Theological Seminary, in Columbus, Ohio. He received his Doctor of Ministry from St. Mary's Seminary and the University of Baltimore. He was deeply rooted to his faith and he served many communities, churches and parishioners, including St. John Lutheran Church in Rocky Ridge, Ohio, St. Mark in Toledo, Ohio, St. John's in Fowlerville, Michigan, St. Luke's in Lima, Ohio and Zion Lutheran in Perrysburg (Lake Township), Ohio. He devotedly served as a pastor for over 37 years before his retirement in January of 2009.
Rev. Dr. Kimpel is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Louise Kimpel, son, Jamie (Rosalinda) Kimpel, mother, JoAnn Kimpel and brother, Dan Kimpel. He is preceded in death by his son, Michael D. Kimpel and father, Earl "Rocky" Kimpel.
Friends will be received on Sunday, February 9, 2014 from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. and on Monday, February 10, 2014 from 2:00 to 8:00 P.M. in the Witzler-Shank Funeral Home, 222 East South Boundary St., Perrysburg, Ohio 43551 (419-874-3133).
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. at St. John's Lutheran Church, 5520 Fremont Pike, Stony Ridge, Ohio 43463. Graveside services will began at 2:00 P.M. at St. Matthew Cemetery in Cridersville, Ohio.
In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider Hospice of Northwest Ohio or St. John's Lutheran Church.
Condolences may be made to the family online at www.witzlershank.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Jeffrey Kimpel
Janet Baier
March 25, 2014
Louise- So sorry for you and Jaime's loss. A caller told Becky B about his passing just this week. I always remember when I visited the church when my family came to Maumee Bay- we went up for communion and I almost fell prostrate before the Lord as the kneeling rail was not locked. Also I was there the day they had a suprise party for him and we all wore glasses and mustaches. Wonderful servant of God called home. But I know he will be in your heart every moment. God Bless Janet
Jeff Allshouse
February 13, 2014
Mrs. Kimple,
My Fondest Memory of Pastor Kimple
was he liked Father Guido Sarducci from Saturday Night Live !
Lynda Miller
February 12, 2014
I was so sorry to hear about Jeff's passing. I was so thrilled that he hired me to be St. Luke's Lamb of God Preschool Director and Teacher in 1994. I was there for 9 years. I also didn't realize that he married Louise who was a sister of two brothers that I graduated with from Westerville South High School in 1969. My deep condolences to Louise. He was amazing with my preschool children in how he could take an object and relate a story to the children about God's love. That made an impression on me. He will be sadly missed.
William Thomas
February 11, 2014
My Deepest Sympathies to Jeff and his Family. I grew up with Jeff,and met him in the 1st grade,at Lowell Elementary School,in Lima,Ohio. I will never forget him,as I consider him,one of my Best Friends. May the Lord hold him close Forever.
Heidi Bowman
February 11, 2014
I remember Pastor Kimpel from St Mark"s in east Toledo. He made such a wonderful connection to me as a child, that I have never forgotten. My sympathy to you all.
Mark Knierim
February 11, 2014
My deepest sympathies with Jeff's passing. While never a member of his church, I got to know him through golf. He truly represented the love of Christ and people in my conversations with him. My prayers for his family.
Kelly Jackson
February 11, 2014
You are in our thoughts and prayers Louise. I'm sorry I could not make it to the funeral home this morning. I was unable to change an appointment for my son. Big hugs, Kelly Jackson
February 11, 2014
Louise please except our condoleces to you and your family. Diane and I will get back with you soon. My brother Roger passed away yesterday at U.T.M.C. I will be making arrangements for him this morning. We, my family and Diane really loved Jeff. We are so sorry we cant make for the funeral. We will get back with you soon. Love Diane and George Kaiser and family.
Sheila Painter
February 11, 2014
I'm unable to attend the funeral, but I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.....
Marilyn & Wayne Dreier
February 10, 2014
May God give you peace and comfort through your difficult time. We have pleasant memories from Rocky Ridge.
Ellean Rife
February 10, 2014
Louise, we wanted to extend our deepest sympathies to you & your family. We were saddened by the news of your loss. Pastor Jeff confirmed several of my siblings at St. John's Rocky Ridge. My sister, Carolyn & I were just saying what a kind & understanding man he was. He made catechism so..much fun! He will always hold a special place in our hearts. May God bless & keep you. May He give you His divine grace during this very difficult time. Blessings, Ellean Avery Rife and Carolyn Avery Renwand
Huy Pham
February 10, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Charlie Schott
February 10, 2014
Louise, I am so sad at Jeff's passing. A wonderful man who cared deeply for his family, friends and flock, he will be missed by all who's lives he touched.
May the Lord bless and keep you in this difficult time.
Love, Charlie and Florida family
Sarah Bacome-Stertzbach
February 10, 2014
Louise and Jamie, I am sorry for your loss. Pastor Kimpel is the root of the faith that I have today. He was a wonderful man that impacted my faith. He was my favorite pastor at St. Luke's. The comfort is that he is with our maker and will be amongst the angels.
February 10, 2014
To Louise and family, my sincere condolences. My first contact with Jeff was his work at St. Mark, Toledo and then knowing he served at St. John in Rocky Ridge (family church after homesteading). You and I have great friends and support at Black Swamp Quilt Guild and now Jeff is helping God with his many talents. Sincerely, Jean Oberkiser, Oregon, Ohio
February 9, 2014
Jamie and Family Sorry for your loss. Will pray for you all. God Bless. Fred and Sylvia
Lesley "Dawson" Lawrence
February 9, 2014
Mrs. Kimpel my deepest sympathies and condolences are with you and your family during this difficult time. Pastor Kimpel was a very special man who holds a place in my heart and in my memories. I had the privilege of going through catechism with him; he taught me so many different lessons that shaped and molded me into the person I am today. Pastor Kimpel will be greatly missed but I know he will always be there with us as a shepherd in Gods flock.
February 9, 2014
We are so sorry to hear the news of Pastor Jeff's passing. He was such a wonderful man and has always held a special place in our hearts. Our family sure enjoyed the years he spent here at St. Luke's with us. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
~ Jeff, Cathy, Andrew, Lizzy and Christopher Mart
February 9, 2014
Words alone can not begin to express our sadness for your loss. Louise, know that you and yours are in our thoughts and prayers.
Roger and Joyce Nagy (Atlanta, GA)
sumner musolf
February 9, 2014
Mrs. Kimpel, Jamie, Dan: from my family to yours, we extend peace and grace and solace and sympathy during what can only be an extraordinarily difficult time.
If I may be able to share with you... Pastor Kimpel was the first person I can remember who displayed faith as a characteristic of one's self, and not just a word shared in Sunday's services or school. He was gentle, smart, funny, compassionate, inquisitive, and energetic. Quite simply: he engaged. Even as a small boy I recognized it and admired it. While under his watchful care at St. Johns in Fowlerville, I consistently felt his willingness to connect, to understand, to relate.
To this day, I attribute the foundation of my faith to his influence. I am mournful to hear of his passing, yet celebratory (in a selfish discontent) to know that I learned and grew from him.
May He who lifts his countenance upon us all and gives us peace bestow it upon you in the trying days and weeks and months ahead.
Godspeed, Pastor Kimpel. Thank you for your blessings. Thank you for your faith. Thank you for your spirit.
Sincerely yours... still that little boy in Fowlerville,
Dan & Jan O'Neil
February 9, 2014
So sorry and shocked to hear about Jeff's illness and passing. Prayers to your family.
Jeff Allshouse
February 9, 2014
Mrs Kimple,
Pastor confirmed me in 1979 @ St John's Fowlerville, Mi & remember him coming over to my house during this time in my life.
I have always loved him & my hurts for you.
February 9, 2014
Comfort from the bible is o how good at this difficult time.
Laura Barnhardt-Corle
February 9, 2014
There was always a thread of continuity between Barnhardts and Kimpels through our Church Families, from Zion Lutheran Church where we grew up and St Luke's Lutheran Church where he officiated at my parent's funeral service. While this saddens me, I also feel the calm as Jeff also gave us as a pastor when my sisters and I needed to hear it. This is what all those sermons were prepared for and what he believed in. He's gone on home.
Chris Joseph
February 8, 2014
Louise. so sorry to read about the passing of your husband, Jeff. May our Lord embrace you and your family at this most difficult time.
February 8, 2014
Louise and family, We were so shocked and sad when we heard about Jeff's illness and passing. Jeff was such a good neighbor with a wonderful sense of humor. May our Heavenly Father strengthen and comfort you at this time. Our love and prayers go out to you and your family. - Paul and Carol
Kay & Phil Sellati
February 8, 2014
So sorry Louise, I was just getting a birthday card ready to send to him. Now he will have a better birthday card in heaven. Love and prayers, Kay & Phil
February 8, 2014
Louise and family, we are so sad, too young, too fast, difficult to accept. But accept we must, this is God's will, Jeff's job on this earth was complete and God wanted him back. May He continue to bless and strengthen you and yours in the days and years ahead....Genevieve, Kori, Kirk, Kim Kirkbride
Bud Miller
February 7, 2014
Louise and family, May our Lord Jesus embrace you with mercy and loving care during this sad time of saying goodbye to Jeff your husband, father, son, pastor, and friend. Jeff was an outstanding seminary classmate in our Class of 1972. May he rest in the arms of our Loving Lord!
Deb davis
February 7, 2014
Louise and Jamie my heart goes out to you. I was so saddened by the news of his passing.Sending you a great big hug filled with love. Love, Deb Davis
George Meade
February 7, 2014
Louise,
Sue and I have lost a great neighbor and friend, and a fellow college football fanatic. We are here to continue to help you deal with your loss.
February 7, 2014
Louise and Jamie,
You are in our thoughts and prayers especially during this difficult time. Pastor Jeff would have wanted it no other way than to go quickly and silently to be with his Master. He was certainly a man of strong faith.
Love to you and your family
Paul and Diane Henry
Julianne Smith
February 7, 2014
Blessings be with all of you. Jeff was a great colleague to me when I was a young, new pastor and I am grateful to have known him.
Rev. Diane Greble
February 7, 2014
On behalf of the people of St. John's Lutheran Church in Fowlerville, we share our sadness and sympathy at the unexpected timing of Pastor Kimpel's death. We hold his family and friends in our prayers and rejoice with expectation for the day in which God will unite us all before his throne. Peace and comfort to all who mourn.
Jim Croy
February 7, 2014
I am deeply sorry for your family's loss. I spent many Sundays and going through Catechism with Pastor Kimpel. He was always my favorite pastor we had at St. Luke's. He will be missed by many of us here in Lima. Thanks for all the great memories. Thoughts and prayers are with your family.
February 7, 2014
Louise, I am so sorry to hear about Jeff's death. I was shocked. i'm presently in North Carolina, but my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love, Dorothy Bean
Elizabeth Harvey
February 7, 2014
Louise, We wish to express our sympathy in your loss and to let you know that our thoughts are with you and your family.
The Harvey Family
Miriam Rader-Downing
February 7, 2014
Louise, you and your entire family are in my prayers. God has called a good and faithful servant home. Pastor Jeff was such a wonderful spiritual leader and I cherish the time that we were priveleged to call you our church family.
February 6, 2014
Well Jeff was a Son, a Father, a Husband, a Leader and many looked up to him and they will miss him. Dan, Louise, Jamie, and Rosy you are in mine and the Mefferd's thoughts and Prayers
The Mefferd's (Dion)
Larry E. Inskeep
February 6, 2014
Louise, you & your entire family have the sympathies of the entire class of 64' Lima Senior High. I always knew Jeff would be a servant of our Lord Jesus Christ, and he certainly was.
It is our prayer that you all will find great comfort knowing that he has received his reward. 64'Classmate and Chaplain of Lima Fire Dept.
Clare Kovacs
February 6, 2014
Louise, Jamie, Rosy, Dan, We were so sorry to hear about your loss. Jeff was a special member of the family and he will be sorely missed. Michael and Clare Kovacs
February 6, 2014
Louise, Jamie and Dan - You are in our thoughts and prayers. Jeff was a wonderful person and we will miss him greatly.
All our love, Gregg and Penny
Art Wilde
February 6, 2014
I was saddened to hear of Jeff's illness and death. It was my privilege to build on his legacy at St. Luke's, Lima, as well as to serve as pastor to Rocky and JoAnn. My sympathy and prayers are with you.
Rick, Lynda, & Michael Lees
February 6, 2014
Louise & family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
February 6, 2014
Louise and Jamie you are in our prayers at this time of sorrow, Jeff was a wonderful man. He was always there to help anyone, he will be missed by everyone. Phil, Roberta & Justin Myers
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