Obituary: James David Kempfer - Class of 1960

CHERRYVILLE, N.C.—James David “Jim” Kempfer, age 75, passed away Friday, Aug. 18, 2017, at his residence. He was born June 25, 1942, in Madison, Wis., to the late Gillman and Ruth Opheim Kempfer. Jim was a retired sales associate for Walmart and formerly a computer specialist for Carolina Freight. He also worked for the Madison Metropolitan School District as a computer specialist. He was a Vietnam veteran and a member of the American Legion Post No. 100 and the North American Hunting Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, target shooting and cooking, and also loved listening to Elvis music.

He is survived by his son, Mark (Chris) Kempfer of Sun Prairie, Wis.; his beloved granddaughter, Alyssa Rose Kempfer of Sun Prairie, Wis.; his sister, Gail (Gary) Larson of DeForest, Wis.; his sister, Lavonne Sommers of Madison, Wis.; and brother, Tom (Cheyl) Kempfer of Lake Mills, Wis.; and many nieces and nephews.

There will be no service as this was Jim’s wish. God Bless you,Dad/Grandpa!! We hope you are not in any pain anymore. We love you lots!! Till we meet again.....  

James Kempfer's class year is based on information in the 1960 Tychoberahn yearbook, where he is pictured among the graduating seniors.

Originally published in the Wisconsin State Journal on September 3, 2017. Submitted by Michael Vahldieck (Class of 1968).