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Gene Tempus Obituary
Former Omaha resident Gene D. Tempus, 72, died March 24, 2013, in Pella, Iowa, of complications arising from multiple myeloma. He was well-known to farmers in Iowa and adjacent states during more than three decades in the agribusiness industry. Survivors include his wife, Ellen, of Pella, Iowa; four children: Kent (Denise) Tempus of Green Bay, Wis., Elena (Joseph) Schmitz of Independence, Mitchell (Carole) Tempus of Omaha, Neb., and Scott (Sue) Tempus of Escondido, Calif.; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; five brothers and two sisters-in-law; and two brothers-in-law. He was born May 7, 1940, near Independence, Iowa, to Carl and Esther Tempus. Gene married Sharon L. Kelso on May 28, 1960, who died in 1987. He married Ellen Timlin on September 6, 1997. Gene lived in Omaha from 1979 to 1986, were he worked for Stauffer Chemical Co. as midwest manager of grower relations, supervising the work of sales representatives in several states, as well as developing new marketing and sales incentive programs.
VISITATION is 4-8pm, Wednesday, March 27, and FUNERAL at 10am, Thursday, March 28, both at White Funeral Home in Independence, Iowa. Condolences may be left at http://white-mthope.com/.
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Karen Herzog-Daykin
April 9, 2013
Mitch,
My sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your dad. He leaves a strong legacy through his kids and grandkids. He will be with you whenever you think of him, and all that he taught you.
Mitch Tempus
April 7, 2013
Sunday night thinking about you Dad. Carole and I sharing stories of visits past. Miss you and say hi to Mom for me.
Suzanne Bera-Krajicek
March 26, 2013
Tempus Family
I am so sorry to hear of Gene's passing. I worked with Gene for several years at Stauffer Chemical in sales and then as his secretary. He was a wonderful, easy going person and it was such a joy to work with him as he was always helpful and thoughtful. He always had a smile for me and stood beside me when it was needed. Another angel has been called home. Please accept my deepest sympathy and please know that it was my honor to have known Gene. May the Good Lord help you through this difficult time. God Bless you all.
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