Edward William Kemp
My condolences to my Aunt and to my cousins on the death of their husband and father. Nancy
Nancy Jeffries Havens
Oxnard
CA
My sympathies on your loss. I found Uncle Edward interesting and caring, he will be missed.
Elizabeth Havens
Oxnard
CA
Our condolences to your family. May you find peace and comfort in the joyful memories of Ed. Mike & Liz Bergan
Mike & Liz Bergan
chicago
IL
My sincere sympthies to the Kemp family on the loss of Edward.
Caroline Jeffries Moreno
CA
We are keeping Ed and his family in our prayers. It is nice to have an angle like Ed to look over us. God Bless you all. Carl and Nancy
Carl & Nancy Dierschow
Fort Collins
CO
Our thoughts and prayers are with Ed's family. There is a new Angel in heaven looking over them. Janie & Bill
Janie & Bill
Fort Collins
CO
Dear Millie, We feel terrible that we did not get to see Ed before he got so sick and went to the hospital. We would have explained this to you if there had been any way we could have attended the viitation or the service . Alas we have been tied up since Thursday with Coe's Alumni weekend. This time we were resposible for one of the guest speakers who we brought in from Wash.DC and we could not miss the events that occured at the same time as the events,(the visitation and church service)in memory of Ed. You know how we admired Ed and what a great team you two made. I'm not sure how we will make up for our absence but perhaps you will allow us to call on you soon so we can properly remember Ed. Our love, Joan and Bob
Joan & Robert kocher
Cedar Rapids,
IA
To the family of Ed Kemp, My sympathy to you. Ed was a role model to me of what a husband and father should be. I was privileged to be the babysitter for Ken, Lisa, Chris, and Gary,too, until I moved on to college and my sister, Sara, took over. Many times when I was raising my own family, I would think: "Now, how would Ed or Polly handle this?" Your dad's love for your mom really shone through. He just seemed to sense when she needed a respite from her motherly duties. The phone call would come to her, and then I would be called to come (if I wasn't already there), so that he could whisk her away for the evening or sometimes overnight. I looked for that sensitivity when I chose my husband. Ken, I will never forget your fascination with the U.S. presidents and how much you knew about them when you were very young. Lisa, do you remember our discussion about why girls sit on the bathroom stool? You really wanted to emulate your older brother! I was privileged to care for Gary from the time he was born, And Chris, you were probably too young to remember the time the rest of the family went on a vacation and you were left home with Gary and me. I was home from college for the summer at that time. I was very proud that your parents trusted me enough to leave me with a toddler and a baby. I owe all my raising children skills to your family, and I was taught well! I'm hoping that these memories and the many good memories that you have of growing up in a household of caring and humor will help you through this sad time. Milly, I am glad that Ed found you to share the last years of his life with. I am sorry that I did not have an opportunity to know you. I am honored to contribute to the memorial at the Tipton High School. Sincerely, Marilu
Marilu Hetzer Wohlers
Charles City
IA
To Millie and the Kemp family What a great man! We were privileged to meet Ed in SPI watching the Hawkeye Basketball team at Kelley's Pub. We shared many hawkeye moments together...I(Sue Ellen) was a Thomas from West Branch..Our Cedar County connection...We enjoyed our dinners, boat rides and political conversations(even though we are Democrats). We will be in touch and fondly remember Ed...Go Hawks..There is another Hawkeye in heaven.
Kent & Sue Ellen Campbell
Branson
MO
Millie and family, You have my deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Nadine Schwarz
Nadine Schwarz
Lowden
IA
Dear Cousins, I am sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad, what a Dad he was! I am sure you will miss him, like I do mine. The memories get sweeter and the pain a little less over time. Love, Cece
Cece Yelek
Sunray
TX
My condolences of the loss of your father. My former husband, Jeff Zearley and I knew your mom and dad very well and would stop over after Mass and have breakfast with your folks. Your dad was always a kind and gentle man and was fun to be around. I think of your parents often and smile. Ed will be missed but never forgotten. I will keep all of you in my prayers. Connie
Connie (zearley)Shelsky
Tipton
IA
Ed was my good friend and roommate. Jeanne and I were godparents to Gary. We have the painting Polly did of the Montgolfier ballon ascention. Goodbye friend.
John W. Porter
Oskaloosa
IA
To the children of Ed Kemp: I was very sorry to learn, somewhat belatedly, about the death of your father.