Alfred Bernard Kempker, 87, of Jefferson City, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2019. He was born on July 15, 1931 in Missouri; a son of Herman and Agnes Kempker Sr. (Hake). He was united in marriage to Janice Davis in 1955. Alfred served his country in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Alaska. While in the Army he received the national defense medal and the good conduct medal. Alfred retired from the Roofers Union, where he put in 23 years. He was a member of the Eagles and American Legion, he also took pleasure in wood working. When he wasn’t outdoors gardening, hunting or fishing he was dancing with Janice or playing cards with friends. He is survived by his wife of 63 years: Janice; children: Dana Kempker of California, Cindy Wolken (Paul) of Centertown, Nanette Boessen (Michael) of St. Thomas, Alicia Taube (Michael) of California, Kevin Kempker (Julie) of Jefferson City, Sheila Himmerick (Brad) of Jefferson City and Rachel Knipp (Jason) of Lee’s Summit; siblings: Laurentia Wenzel of Jefferson City, Herman Kempker Jr. (Marilyn) of Jefferson City, Leonard Kempker (Marilyn) of Wardsville, Lester Kempker (Rita) of Taos, Floyd Kempker (Helen) of Taos, Lloyd Kempker of Jefferson City; 16 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Alfred is preceded in death by his parents and brother: Anthony Kempker. Friends will be received from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Funeral Service will be at 11:00 a.m., March 2, 2019 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy can be made to: The Gary Sinise Foundation, 21700 Oxnard St. Ste. 580, Woodland Hills, CA, 91367. Arrangements are under the direction of HOUSER-MILLARD Funeral Directors, 2613 West Main Street, Jefferson City, Missouri 65109 (573) 636-3838. Condolences may be left online for the family at www.millardfamilychapels.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Alfred Bernard Kempker please visit our Sympathy Store.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Alfred Bernard Kempker July 15 1931 February 26 2019.
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