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Matthew Kemper Obituary

Age 31 Of Lino Lakes Died peacefully at home on Aug. 11th, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer. Matt was born May 20th, 1979 in Rapid City, SD. He graduated from Centennial High School in 1997 and the College of St. Catherine in 2002. He worked as an xray technologist at Abbott Northwestern Hospital for 8 years and loved his job and coworkers very much. Matt enjoyed golf, softball, football and spending time with family and friends. He was well known for his sense of humor and practical jokes. He was a wonderful husband, daddy, son and friend. Matt is survived by his wife of 5 years, Amanda, and his beautiful daughters, Ella and Addison. He is also survived by his parents, Mark and Susan Kemper, sisters, Erin (Eric) Nehring and Carly Kemper, nephew, Caleb Nehring, grandparents, Pereley (Lola) Clelland and Marie Kemper, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and friends. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Regina Clelland and grandfather, Alfred Kemper. Matt handled his difficult illness in the same way he lived his life: with quiet dignity and grace. He is Home; He is free! Funeral Service 11am Saturday Aug. 21 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 14107 Hudson Rd. S., Afton. Visitation 5-8pm Friday at Gearhart Funeral Home, 11275 Foley Blvd. NW, Coon Rapids, and at church one hour prior to the service. Interment Sunset Cemetery. Memorial preferred. www.sunsetfuneralservices.com Gearhart 763-755-6300

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Published by Pioneer Press from Aug. 15 to Aug. 18, 2010.

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Kevin Cox

August 20, 2010

Matt, You were the greatest friend anyone could ever ask for. I'll miss you and I hope we will meet up again someday. Thanks for all of the memories. I had a blast! Kevin.

Jared & Brooke Bollom

August 20, 2010

Dear Amanda, Ella, & Addison,
You have our deepest condolences. Please know that you are all in our Prayers.

August 20, 2010

Carly Kemper
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless You and your family. Twisted Koncepts, Car Club

Renfrey Pearson

August 20, 2010

Amanda, Ella & Addison; Mark, Susan & Marie,
Our deepest sympathy and prayers for Matthew.
Renfrey & Sarah Pearson

August 19, 2010

Dear Mark, Sue, Erin and Carly,
Our deepest and most heart felt sympathy goes out to you,and Matt's wife and children as well. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely,
The Langer Family

August 18, 2010

AMANDA,ELLA & ADDISON, MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF SORROW. WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY,DIANE RUSSELL

Tami Klabon

August 18, 2010

So sorry for your loss. I saw you all at church this past Sunday not knowing what you had all just endured. I wish I could've found you all after church to give Ella a hug. You all are in my prayers.

Tami Klabon (Ella's sunday school teacher)

Karen Larson

August 18, 2010

I am so sorry, Amanda.

Tracy Chandler

August 18, 2010

Amanda and family, I pray that God gives you comfort and strength during this time of sorry. Even though you have lost a precious treasure, Matt has gained eternal life and we all can rejoice in the thought of that. May God bless you abundantly Amanda for your faithfulness and the love you showed Matt and your family.
God Bless.

Heidie Gough

August 18, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Sharon Moen

August 18, 2010

Dear Kemper Family,
So sorry for your loss. I have heard many fun and wonderful stories about Matthew. It is so difficult to lose someone who has has been so special and brought so much joy to our life. May all the wonderful memories live forever in your heart. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Sharon Moen (Dance Friend)

Nicole Rehbein

August 18, 2010

Erin and family Im so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Ed Burns

August 18, 2010

We have never met, but I share your sorrow at the death of Matt. My mother and one of her sisters died of cancer.
Matt is free of this horrible disease. May God bless you and your family!

Rick Linde

August 17, 2010

Amanda, Ella and Addison,
I am so sorry for what you have to endure. Matt was a kind, gentle, caring and loving man who will be greatly missed by all who knew him in this life. Of course no one knows that better than the three of you. Just know you are surrounded by hearts full of love, compassion and support for you now and in the time ahead. Matt lived well on this earth. Uncle Rick

Rosemary Wendling

August 15, 2010

Amanda, Ella and Addison, I will always remember Matt's smile, his gentle ways and great capacity for kindness and compassion which he showed every day to the people he worked with and helped at the hospital. Your family has shown great courage and love these last few months and have comforted us who have felt your pain and sorrow. Our treasure is lost. No wonder we are so sad. Peace, blessings and love, Your friend, Rosemary

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