Joseph Kempf

Joseph Kempf - SAVANNAH - Joseph Kempf, 78, died Friday, December 16, 2011 at his residence. He was born in Abington, PA. Mr. Kempf earned a Bachelor's degree from Kent State University and completed advanced studies in ferrous metallurgy at Fenn College (now Cleveland State University) and chemical technology and markets management at New York University. He retired from USS Chemical Company after thirty years of service. He then went on to form his own company, Kemtapes, which is still a family business today. He was a member of the Landings Club where he enjoyed golf and the camaraderie of his coffee clutch buddies. He was predeceased by his parents, Joseph Kempf, Jr., and Margaret Kempf. Survivors include his loving wife of fifty four years, Barbara Kempf; daughters, Elizabeth Grabosky (Stephen), Margaret Lange-Kempf; Susan Kempf; son, Joseph Kempf, IV (Karen); brother, John Kempf, four granddaughters and three grandsons. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at Skidaway Island United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284. Please sign our guestbook online at www.foxandweeks.com. Savannah Morning News December 20, 2011 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannnahnow.com/obituaries.