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Peter Kemp
1948 - 2025
BORN
1948
DIED
2025
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Peter Kemp Obituary
Pete was born in Waterloo, Iowa on January 9, 1948 to Joe and Sue Kemp. He graduated from Jesup Community Schools in 1966. Following this, he attended Hawkeye Community College where he graduated with a degree in Mechanical Technology. He used this knowledge to work as a tool and die maker. Eventually, his interest turned to sales and he spent many years selling industrial supplies along with training people on these.
In 1970, he married DeLynn Thomas and was the father of three children. They eventually divorced. Pete served on the school board and church council at St. Jo's in Raymond. He also served on the degree team for the Knights of Columbus.
In 1987, he met Jan Thompsen and they have been together since.
Many will remember Pete's kidney battle and eventual transplant on October 29, 2020. This led to additional health issues which he bravely fought over the last five years. Throughout all of this he remained a loyal Iowa Hawkeye and Chicago Cubs fan, cheering them on even when difficult times put him in the hospital.
Services will be held on November 19th at 11 at St. Edward's Catholic Church in Waterloo with a one hour visitation prior to the service. Inurnment will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Waterloo. The service will be live-streamed on St. Edward's website.
Pete is survived by his longtime special partner, Jan Thompsen; his three children, Donald, Nicholas, and Rachel, all of Waterloo; along with two grandchildren, Marteis and Amara. Also surviving are his sisters, MaryJo Hartley of Aurora, Ill., Patricia Kayser of Independence, Roberta Mason and husband, Dick of Independence, Kathy Corcoran and husband, Don of Oelwein, Annette Kemp and Larry Moses of Waterloo; and sister-in-law, LeeAnn Kemp of Waterloo; along with many nieces and nephews and their devoted dog, Rizzo. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Mike and Ed; sisters, Liz and Carole Levendusky; along with brothers-in-law, Clair Levendusky, Dean Hartley, Don King, and Tom Kayser; and a sister-in-law, Nancy Kemp.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Kidney Fund 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20852.
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Dr. Michael Slavin
Yesterday
It was my honor to be Pete´s first nephrologist at the old Covenant Medical Center. He was a courageous and absolutely terrific person who, even when gravely ill, was a pleasure to know. I remember vividly celebrating his renal transplant. My sincere condolences go out to his family and friends.
Andrea
Yesterday
Don and family,
My sincere condolences.
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