Charles William Kempf

Charles William “Chuck” Kempf was born September 9, 1943, in Omaha, Nebraska to Edward and Lucille (Laitner) Kempf. Chuck grew up in Emerson, Nebraska where he attended school and graduated from Emerson High School in 1961. As a young boy, Chuck wrestled and played football, but he most enjoyed showing his horses and riding rodeos. Following high school, Chuck attended Chadron State University on a Rodeo Scholarship, and earned his Bachelor’s of Science degree in Biology and Chemistry. He went on to earn his Master’s degree from Creighton University in Biology. Chuck married Jacquelin Vroman on July 27, 1984 in Omaha, Nebraska, and to this union, three children were born: Jodie, Sharon, and Brian. The family has made their home in Elkhorn, Nebraska. Chuck spent 33 years as a dedicated agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, where he earned numerous awards and commendations. Chuck retired from the FBI in 2002, holding the rank of Special Agent. He still enjoyed wrestling and taking in a rodeo, but was happiest when he could take a relaxing ride on his Harley. Chuck loved his family, and cherished the many camping and ski trips they spent together. Chuck passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2012 at the Lakeside Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 68 years, 11 months, and 3 days. He is preceded in death by his father Ed, and brother Lee Kempf. Chuck is survived by his wife Jackie Kempf of Waterloo, Nebraska, children: Jodie Kempf and her children: Sebastian, Xavier, and Jameson Lee of Tacoma, Washington, Sharon Kempf of Waterloo, NE, and Brian Kempf of Piscataway, New Jersey, mother Lucille Kempf of Elkhorn, NE, and niece Sonya, her husband Dan, and their daughter, Samantha Gibby of Elkhorn, NE. Charles W. “Chuck” Kempf, age 68, of Waterloo, NE, died 8/12/12. Preceded in death by father Ed, and brother Lee. Survived by wife, Jackie of Waterloo, NE, children: Jodie of Tacoma, WA, Sharon of Waterloo, NE, and Brian of Piscataway, NJ, mother Lucille Kempf of Elkhorn, grandchildren: Sebastian, Xavier, and Jameson Lee of Tacoma, WA, and niece Sonya, her husband, Dan, and their daughter Samantha Gibby of Elkhorn. Memorial service 11 AM Saturday, Peace Presbyterian Church, Elkhorn. Private interment. Visitation with the family THURSDAY from 5-7 PM at the funeral home in Elkhorn. Memorials to the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society or the Alzheimer’s Research Foundation.

Charles William Kempf

September 9, 1943 - August 12, 2012