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Menno J Kempf

Birth	:	17 Jan 1874
Death	:	25 May 1931
Burial	:	East Union Mennonite Cemetery, Sharon Center, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.5258179, -91.7049484
Description	:	Kempf.-Menno J. Kempf was born near Kalona, Johnson Co., Ia., Jan. 17, 1874; died at his late home near Kalona, May 25, 1931; aged 57 y. 4 m. 8 d. At the age of 21, he accepted Jesus as his Savior and Redeemer and united with the Old Order Mennonite Church. He remained faithful until death. He was afflicted with asthma from the age of 18. His condition became serious 2 weeks before his death. He suffered severe heart attacks the last few days. He was a patient sufferer, never complaining and having hope in the higher power. He lived... Read More	Kempf.-Menno J. Kempf was born near Kalona, Johnson Co., Ia., Jan. 17, 1874; died at his late home near Kalona, May 25, 1931; aged 57 y. 4 m. 8 d. At the age of 21, he accepted Jesus as his Savior and Redeemer and united with the Old Order Mennonite Church. He remained faithful until death. He was afflicted with asthma from the age of 18. His condition became serious 2 weeks before his death. He suffered severe heart attacks the last few days. He was a patient sufferer, never complaining and having hope in the higher power. He lived his entire life on a farm often working beyond his strength. On Nov. 29, 1894, he was united in marriage to Magdelene Rhodes and lived in matrimony nearly 37 years. To this union were born 6 children, 2 sons and 4 daughters. One daughter preceded him in death; also 2 brothers and 1 sister of the immediate family. Left to mourn him are his beloved wife and 5 children, Mary, Dora, Ralph at home, Mrs. Geo. Gingerich and Lee R. Kempf of Kalona. Seven grandchildren, 3 brothers, and 1 sister also survive. Many other relatives and friends attended the funeral. Services were held at his home May 27, 1931, conducted by Edwin Hershberger, Enos Swartzendruber in German and Dan J. Fisher in English. Interment in the East Union Cemetery.

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Family Members:

Parent

John J Kempf

(1840 - 1907)

Mary A Stutzman Kempf

(1847 - 1912)

Spouse

Magdalena “Mattie” Rhodes Kempf

(1874 - 1965)

Siblings

Katie A. Kempf Slaubaugh

(1869 - 1958)

Eliza Jane Kempf Shetler

(1871 - 1920)

(1874 - 1942)

(1876 - 1952)

(1878 - 1883)

(1881 - 1883)

Children

Elva Ellen Kempf Swartzentruber

(1895 - 1927)

Mary Mabel Kempf Stancel

(1903 - 1952)

Cora Emma Kempf Westfall

(1905 - 1995)

Ralph Earl Kempf

(1909 - 1966)

Dora Alice Kempf Snyder

(1912 - 1974)

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Coordinate: 41.5258179, -91.7049484

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Coordinate: 41.5543000, -91.6555000

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Coordinate: 41.4907990, -91.6613998

16. Frytown Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5718000, -91.7355000

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Coordinate: 41.4889045, -91.7585030

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Coordinate: 41.5666832, -91.6460017

20. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
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21. Eash Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5800018, -91.6519012

22. Graper Farm Cemetery
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23. Shiloh Nutmeg Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4581300, -91.7020800

24. Wertz Cemetery
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