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George Kemper Obituary
OCOTILLO, Calif. - Captain George Roland Kemper Jr, US Marine Corps, Ret, 90, of Ocotillo, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023. He was born in Tiline, Kentucky, on July 27, 1933, to George Roland and Eutoka Dean Kemper (nee Martin).
G.R., as he was known by many, served his country in the United States Marine Corps and retired after 22 years of dedicated service. While in the Marine Corps, he served three deployments during the Vietnam War, where he received the Vietnam Service and Campaign Medals. While serving his country, he received numerous medals and commendations to include expert rifles and pistols, medals for Good Conduct and dedication to Corps and service.
George served the Imperial County School system in Southern California for 12 years as the truant officer, security chief, attendance officer and as the attendance security supervisor. Upon his retirement, he then served 18 years on the Imperial County School Board.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Joy Kemper; son, George R. Kemper III; brothers, Henry Kemper, Bobby Miller; sister, Earlene Miller; and grandson, Christopher Elkins.
He is survived by his wife, Martha Kemper; sons, Gregory R. Kemper, Gordon R. Kemper, Gary R. Kemper, Gerald R. Kemper; grandchildren, Geoffery Kemper, Kelly Kemper, Gregory Kemper Jr, Gary Kemper, Grant Kemper, Michael Lynch, Megan Lynch, Kimberly Fonville, Danielle Kemper Frady, Morgan Kemper, Christopher Kemper, Gerald Kemper Jr, Ginger Kemper Fuller, and many beloved family members and friends.
A graveside service, with military honors, will be held at the Kemper Cemetery in Tiline.
In loving memory of G.R. contributions may be made to your local V.F.W. organization.
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Schone Hager
January 31, 2024
He was a great man who had a keen eye and always caught me ditching class. I will miss him.
Kim Garcia
September 19, 2023
I worked with Mr Kemper at the Continuation School in Imperial for many years. He would come by the school and get me to go pick up a female truant student. He was kind witty and just a good good guy. Rest in Peace Mr Kemper.
Elaine Mealey
September 19, 2023
I absolutely LOVED Mr Kemper... he was the truant officer at Frank Wright Jr High when I went to school there... I was truant a lot & Mr Kemper would come find me cuz I usually missed the bus home... he would drive me out to Seeley to my Mom & Dads restaurant... The Burger Queen... my folks would always give him a hamburger for bring me home... he always insisted on paying for it but my Dad would never let him...ME KEMPER was a stand up guy & I have often thought of him over the years... he saved me from myself a lot of times... I am sure he will be very missed by his family... prayers & love to his family!!!
Pam Bonillas
September 19, 2023
George will be dearly missed. We had a great time working together over the years.
Our heartfelt prayers go out to his wife and family.
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September 13, 2023
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