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Thomas Kempfer Obituary
Kempfer, Thomas E.
LAKE MILLS - Tom "TK" Kempfer, of Lake Mills, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Oct. 31, 2021.
He was born Aug. 24, 1946, in Madison, Wis., to Gilman and Ruth (Opheim) Kempfer. Tom grew up in Madison and Texas before graduating from Madison Central in 1964. Tom worked throughout the Madison area, including Gisholt, before moving to Lake Mills while working at APV Crepaco. He also worked at Lake Mills Blacktop, Amoco and MPI before retiring. Tom was a member of F.O.E. #623 of Madison.
Tom was a huge Elvis and sports fan and enjoyed traveling and trivia.
Tom will be terribly missed by his loving wife of nearly 40 years, Cheyl Kempfer; five children, Ruth (Bob) Beale, Michelle Johnson, Tommy (Theresa) Kempfer, Tricia (Nick) Stramel, and Theresa (Brandon) Schroeder; along with his siblings, Lavonne Summers and Gail (Gary) Larson; nine grandchildren; three grandpups; 15 great-grandchildren; and many others.
Tom was preceded in death by parents, Ruth and Don Aide and Gilman Kempfer; brother, Jim Kempfer; and grandchildren, Tiffani Johnson and Izaak Newhouse.
The love and care provided by UW Hospital TLC South will forever be appreciated.
Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Friday, Nov. 5, at TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 346 W. Pine St., Lake Mills.
Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 4, at the church and also after 11 a.m. on Friday at the church until the time of service.
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Gary Yost
November 17, 2021
I worked with Tom at Crepaco in the mid- 1970´s and can immediately conjure up fond memories of him. He was one of the most enjoyable people I have known. My sympathy to Tom´s family and friends.
Keith Cumiskey
November 5, 2021
Linda and I extend our sympathies. We enjoyed talking with Tom at the last LMHS'76 class reunion with Cheyl.
Dan and Cheryl Myers
November 4, 2021
You all have our deepest sympathy. We will keep you in our thought and prayers. Tom will be greatly missed.
Travis miller
November 3, 2021
My thoughts and prayers are with all the family during this time of loss
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