Donald L. Kemper, age 83, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at Reid Health.
Born January 10, 1935, in Richmond, Indiana, to Lindsay and Louise Jordan Kemper, Don was a life-long resident of this community. He graduated from Economy High School. Don served in the U.S. Army Reserve for six years. He retired from the Richmond Fire Department in 1997, after 29 years of service. Don also owned and operated Kemper Seat Covers. He liked old cars and enjoyed bowling and going to casinos. Don loved spending time with his family and friends
Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Sue Wetzel Kemper; daughters, Kim (Ray) Hunsinger of Richmond, Kathi (Bob) Shock of Ossian, Indiana, and Sherrill (Scott) Haas of Liberty, Indiana; son, Jeff (Amy) Kemper of Ossian; grandchildren, Ray Hunsinger IV, Josh (Val) Hunsinger, Mike (Tiffany) Murphy, Ben (Brandy) Murphy, Kyle (Lanie) Murphy, Rick (Kristin) Haas, Casey (Adam) Rudicel, Kristina Haas, Rodney Haas, Brooke (Brian) Maurer, Ashley (Dakota Seal) Kemper, Cassie (Sam) Lind, Libby Kemper, and Gabriel Kemper; great-grandchildren, Landyn Blanton, Angeleana, Alyssa, and Adrian Quintero, Chelsey Newman, Taylor, Gavin, Clayton, and Emma Murphy, Christopher Fannin, Haley and Dalton Tolliver, Maddie Sheppard, Macie and McKinley Murphy, Essie Haas, Jerrick Rudicel, McKaelyn Cummins, Kinley Maurer, Jayden Hiatt, and Emberlyn Seal; sister, Doris (Ron) Luellen of Richmond; nieces; nephews; and many friends, including his special dog, Willie.
He was preceded in death by his grandson, Brent Bragg and parents.
Visitation for Donald L. Kemper will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, May 31, 2018, at Doan & Mills Funeral Home, 790 National Road West, Richmond. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 1, 2018, at Doan & Mills Funeral Home with Wayne Jackson officiating. Burial will be in Earlham Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to the family via the guest book at www.doanmillsfuneralhome.com.