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LUCAS KAEMPFER Obituary


  
LUCAS ALEXANDER   DePEYSTER KAEMPFER  
On July 28, 2016, of heart failure. He was 24. He is survived by his mother, Georgiana Warner of Washington, DC; his father, Joey Kaempfer of McLean, VA and London, England; and his sister, Annie Kaempfer of Brooklyn, NY. He is also survived by his cousins, Diana Nash of Philadelphia, PA, Jamie Nash of Charleston, SC, William Nash of Washington, DC, William Brown and Jessie Brown of Boston, MA, Olivia Brown and Alexandra Brown of Cabin John, MD; and his many aunts and uncles. He graduated from the Field School and the College of Charleston. He will always be remembered for his generosity of spirit, his passion for life, his love of family, his loyalty to his many friends, his support for the Washington Redskins and Chelsea FC, his irreverence, and his kindness. Bye, bye Lukey - - our true love. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 13 at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Church, 36th Street NW (between O and N Streets), Washington DC 20007, followed by a burial at Oak Hill Cemetery, 3001 R Street, NW, Washington DC 20007. In lieu of flowers, contributions should be made to Virginia German Shepherd Rescue, P.O. Box 126, Sterling, Virginia 20167, and Charleston Animal Society, 2455 Remount Road, N. Charleston, SC 29406.  

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Published by The Washington Post from Aug. 6 to Aug. 7, 2016.

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Debbie

August 29, 2023

Hi I didnt know your son but when walking I noticed something way up on the hill. I went to see the most beautiful tribute and now each time I go there I stop. A full life cut short. RiP Luke

Linda Purcell

April 2, 2022

I am sitting in Oak Hill Cemetary and resting on the lovely bench in front of Lucas´s memorial. Decided to Google this young man. So sorry for your loss. What a lovely gravesite you prepared for him.

Tana McEvoy

August 22, 2016

Very fond memories of Lukey when I worked in 3rd grade at ASL and also of a chance meeting several years ago in London. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Carol U. McCann

August 13, 2016

With our love and prayers Luckey.
God Bless You.

Carol and Chase McCann

Island Wishes to you Lukey, from San Pedro, Belize

Carol U McCann

August 13, 2016

LUCKEY, one of the most polite, kind "young boy" that would hang out at our home...Chase/ mom, Carol

Chase would have numerous friends over but it was Lukey that would always come to the kitchen and asked if I needed help, never forgot him.
God Bless you Luckey..I remember you as a boy --what a great looking MAN you turned out to be.

Chase misses you...thank you for being such a great friend.
Mother Mary and my Lord watch over him.

August 13, 2016

Prayers to God, our Father in Heaven will be continually prayed for Lukey and his Mom and Dad and all his family. From Barbara and Emory Brown and all our family

Pat McEvoy

August 12, 2016

I knew Lukey as a little guy in the lower school at ASL. That was so many years ago but I still remember that sweet, sensitive little boy who no doubt grew up to be a lovely young man. This must be an enormous loss to all who loved him. My heart goes out to all of you.

Deborah Lauser-McKechnie

August 12, 2016

Keeping the family in my prayers and thoughts.

Toby Moffett

August 10, 2016

It's all so ironic and tragic and painful...to recall how wonderful Lukey was and what a dear friend he was to our son, Rufus. When Lukey entered our home, he brought brightness and joy.
And also to recall that when our son was struggling and most needed a friend, Lukey was there, always there. We are so sorry and we will miss him very much.

Louisa Brown

August 9, 2016

So sorry to hear of Lukies passing .He will be greatly missed.Thinking off all of you, Foy and Louisa

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August 9, 2016

I cannot describe how amazing it has been to call Lucas Kaempfer a true friend and brother. His love of breakfast foods, hot sauce, Chelsea football club, and Hawaiian shirts can only be surpassed by his love of family, friends, and puppy Scout. We shared so many days in college with dear friends. We celebrated our birthdays together in college. Truly a devastating lost, he will forever be in my heart

August 9, 2016

Joey-
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Marcella Newman and Gerry Thompson

Dinah and Jeff Moyer

August 9, 2016

We are so very sorry to hear about Lukey. He was special. Our thoughts are with you all during this very difficult time.

Kay Hyman

August 7, 2016

On behalf of Charleston Animal Society I want to express our sincerest sympathy for your loss of Lucas your beloved family member.
We are so grateful that you chose to honor him by asking for donations in lieu of flowers! Your kind gesture in his memory will leave a legacy of hope for homeless animals! Thank you so much! For the animals I am, Kay Hyman

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