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Lawrence "Larry" Kempf

Apr 1, 1947 – Jan 2, 2015

Racine (formerly of the Burlington/Lily Lake area) – Lawrence A. Kempf, age 67; beloved husband of Marcia A. (nee: Hickey) Lee; father of Christine Doss, Laurie Kempf, Erica “Rikki” Kempf, Jenifer Kempf, Mariah Truckenbrodt and the late Brian (Sophia) Kempf; passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, January 2, 2015. 

A Memorial Service celebrating Larry’s life will be held next week Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 3:00 pm in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home. Private interment will be in Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be next week Saturday (not this coming Saturday) from 1-3 pm.

Please see this coming Sunday’s Racine Journal Times or the Kenosha News newspapers / or revisit the funeral home website after Saturday for the complete obituary.

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  1. shelley kempf says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Larry I am so sorry this had to happen.Sorry you couldn’t of talked to someone.They found out you no longer have Cancer.My deepest sympathy to all my Family. Sympathy to Marci’s family. Luv and Hugs R.I.P.Larry

  2. Nancy Podella says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I am so very saddened, my friend. I love you and will miss you….RIP
    Nancy

  3. Jo Steib says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    To all of the Kempf family

    I am so sorry for your loss
    I have very fond memories of Larry
    camping, going to a Irish bar & Glidden…
    Love you all
    ~Jo~

  4. Kathy Hamholm says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Larry you were such a sweet person, you will be missed. Love you

  5. Kathy Hamholm says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Larry you were such a sweet and happy person. You will be missed. Love you!!

  6. Patty Mayer says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    My deepest sympathy to the family of Larry. As a father, Grandpa and friend, he will be greatly missed…RIP

  7. Chuck Fell says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Such a great guy, there was never a dull moment when Larry was around. He will be missed.

  8. Linda Avery says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    My deepest sympathy for the family. I will always remember Larry and the good times we had camping in the Dells. He was a wonderful fun-loving guy.

  9. Patti Eder says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Our deepest sympathies to all of the Kempf family. Losing a father and brother is so sad.

  10. Linda Avery says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Sorry to hear of your passing. I will always remember you as a fun loving guy. My prayers to the families in their time of need.

  11. sandi Mudgett says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    So sorry for your loss!

  12. Dolly and Tom Rein says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    We extend our deepest sympathy to all of Larry’s family. I could have not asked for a better cousin, classmate and friend. Thanks for the memories, until we meet again. Love and prayers, Dolly and Tom

  13. Kate Krupinski says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Such a tragic loss. My deepest sympathies to Larry’s family.

  14. Brandi says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    RIP, Larry. I always enjoyed working along side you at our adoption events. You were a vital part of Tiny Paws and will be missed by all.
    Marcia, my prayers are with you and your family. May God hold you close during this tragic time.
    Blessings,
    Brandi
    Adoption Event Cordinator For Tiny Paws Small Dog Rescue

  15. Vicki L. Lorenz says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    So sorry for your loss Marcy. Larry will be sadly missed by all and for all of us at Tiny Paws, the Rescue lost a Great Supporter, Fantastic Foster Dad, the Best Webmaster ever and such a wonderful Friend to humans and animals alike. Love you Marcy and please know I am here if you need me. Sending prayers and thoughts to all the Kempf Family. Vic, Director of Tiny Paws

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