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George Thomas Kempkes Jr.

Birth	:	5 Aug 1935 Superior, Nuckolls County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	3 May 1995 Renton, King County, Washington, USA
Burial	:	Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, Nuckolls County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.2056084, -98.0791702
Plot	:	Block 14, Lot 28
Inscription	:	US Air Force Korea
Description	:	George Thomas Kempkes, son of George T. and Fannie (Maruska) Kempkes, was born August 5, 1935, in Superior, Nebraska, and passed away Wednesday, May 3, 1995, in Renton, Washington, following a long battle with cancer. He was educated in Superior Schools and graduated from Superior High School. During the the Korean Conflict, he served in the U.S. Air Force, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. George graduated from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln with a B.S. Degree in electrical engineering. In 1959, he married Kathryn Sue Milne in Grand Island, Nebraska. They moved to Inglewood, California, where he was... Read More	George Thomas Kempkes, son of George T. and Fannie (Maruska) Kempkes, was born August 5, 1935, in Superior, Nebraska, and passed away Wednesday, May 3, 1995, in Renton, Washington, following a long battle with cancer. He was educated in Superior Schools and graduated from Superior High School. During the the Korean Conflict, he served in the U.S. Air Force, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. George graduated from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln with a B.S. Degree in electrical engineering. In 1959, he married Kathryn Sue Milne in Grand Island, Nebraska. They moved to Inglewood, California, where he was employed by Hughes International. The family then moved to Apple Valley, Minnesota, where he worked for Sperry Univac and several other firms. George married Linda E. Kroger Berko at Ft. Snelling, Minnesota, in August, 1978. The family moved to Renton, Washington, where he worked at Boeing in Tukwilla, Washington, from 1985 to 1992. George was a self-employee gemologist until his health failed in September of 1994. He was involved with many youth organizations and enjoyed numerous hobbies, including photography, woodworking, gardening, scouting and fishing. Preceding him in death were his parents and a sister, Mildred Grummert. Survivors include his wife Linda, Renton, Washington; five sons, Michael of Boston, Massachusetts, David of Apple Valley, Minnesota, John Hastings, Minnesota, Craig of Underwood, Minnesota, and Thomas of Renton, Washington; one daughter, Elizabeth Kempkes, Renton, Washington; seven grandchildren; four sisters, Rosie Meester of Casper, Wyoming, Lucille Thurber of Nelson, Nebraska, Thelma Arnold of Omaha, Nebraska, and Helen Haag of Farmington, New Mexico; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 9, 1995, at 10 a.m. from Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Nelson, Nebraska with Father Frank Machovec officiating. Congregational hymns of "From Human Hands Anonte", "Libera Me, Domine" and "Panis Angelicus" with James Spirk as organist. Casketbearers were Michael Kempkes, John Kempkes, Elizabeth Kempkes, Davied Kempkes, Craig Kempkes and Thomas Kempkes. Military rites were by the Nelson American Legion and V.F.W. Posts. Burial was in the Nelson Cemetery. Klawitter-Price Funeral Home of Nelson, was in charge of the arrangements. The Nelson Gazette, Thursday, May 18, 1995; pg. 4

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George Thomas Kempkes Jr.'s memorial is located at: Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, Nuckolls County, USA.
When did George Thomas Kempkes Jr. death?
George Thomas Kempkes Jr. death on 3 May 1995 in Renton, King County, Washington, USA
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Latitude: 40.2056084
Longitude: -98.0791702

Family Members:

Parent

George Thomas Kempkes

(1898 - 1935)

Fannie Maruska Kempkes

(1901 - 1971)

Siblings

Lucille Frances Kempkes Thurber

(1924 - 2008)

Mildred Maxine Kempkes Grummert

(1931 - 1992)

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