Birth date: Aug 18, 1926 Death date: Mar 25, 2022
Charles Lester Kempf, 95, Navy WWII Veteran Charles (Les) passed away at home in Lakeland, Florida on Friday, March 25th. He was the son of Walter Freeman & Lucile (Miller) Kempf of Holton, Michigan. “Charlie” was the 7th of 7 bo Read Obituary
Betsy...I am so sorry for your loss..you and your family are in my prayers
Janet lawrence
Words cannot describe how I feel about Charles Kempf. I was his first daughter in law and gave him his first grandson. He welcomed me into his family and only ask that I give him many sons to carry on the Kempf name. I did give him three! I was from the south so he did say “She will teach our grandchildren to talk” but he loved all our children and grandchildren so much. Not only in words but in action. They came to ball games, school programs and all graduations! The most important thing was he showed them Jesus in words and action. I am writing this from a hospital room and will not be able to attend the service but he was the Dad I never had and the last time I saw him he hugged me and said he loved me and I replied I love you so much. I will see him again for eternity! Jamie Kempf
Thank you for letting me know. Lots of fond memories of your mom & dad. He had great jokes. My husband still tells one he told us. Glad to know Betty is still alive...longevity runs in the family. Would like to have closer contact with you...other thsn fb
I don't know if there are enough positive adjectives in the dictionary to describe this great friend and brother in Christ. Charlie and Sally were such an encouragement to me and the entire church family. I loved to visit with them and just listen to their life's stories. Such a tender hearted, soft spoken man. I saw them in "their place" on most Sunday mornings and if they were absent it was usually because they were dealing with some sort of sickness. It was such a blessing to see their family join them in worship. What an amazing family. It was through Charlie and Sally I had the opportunity to also get to know Shannon. She too wanted Christ to be first in her life and it was my great honor to baptize her.
As pastor to this tremendous family we at Mt Tabor were so often the ones who were so greatly blessed by them. It was a sad day for us to say good-bye when they moved to Florida, but we knew it was what was best for them. Charlie and Sally will always have a special place in my heart. A reflection of the Savior they professed radiated from them and into the lives of others they were around.
I know the family is sadden to say good-bye but yet may we celebrate that the Holy Spirit of God who Charlie walked with daily, gently lifted him into the hands of the Savior forever last Friday. And as we come to the end of our life's journey, may we be certain that we too will be able to join our beloved Charlie and Sally at the feet of Jesus.
May the grace of God greatly comfort the family with the embrace of His loving arms.
