Cletus Herbert Kempker
December 13, 1936 ~ August 14, 2020
Cletus Herbert Kempker, 83, of Henley, passed away Friday, August 14, 2020, at St. Mary’s Hospital.
He was born December 13, 1936, in Wardsville, Missouri, the son of the late Anton A. and Gusta M. (Leven) Kempker.
Cletus serviced his country in the United States Army.
He was united in marriage on October 9, 1965, in St. Joseph Church in Jefferson City to Rose Margaret Luebbert who survives at the home.
Cletus spent his life as a farmer which included dairy, row crops, and beef cattle.
He was a member of Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church in Mary’s Home, Knights of Columbus Council 3267, and the American Legion. He was a board member with Cole County Farm Bureau, Farmway Services, MFA, MFA Oil, and Mid-America Dairymen. He enjoyed reading, talking to people, and spending time with his family.
Survivors include his wife, Rose Kempker, Henley; three children, Richard “Rick” (Sheri) Kempker, Jefferson City; Carol (Norbert) Dickneite, St. Elizabeth; Randall “Randy” Kempker, Henley; six grandchildren, Kylie (Mike) Rollins, Adam Kempker, Madison Kempker, Jamie Dickneite, Jenna Dickneite, Jada Dickneite; and three great-grandchildren, Waylon Rollins, Henley Rollins, and Bodie Rollins.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home in Jefferson City with a prayer service at 3 p.m. Additional visitation will be 9:30-11 a.m. Wednesday, August 19, 2020, at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church in Mary’s Home.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church in Mary’s Home with the Rev. Callistus C. Okoroji officiating. The general public is welcome to attend the services while following social distancing guidelines. Facial coverings are required while in attendance. Seating will be limited to adhere to social distancing guidelines.
Burial with military honors will be in Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Cemetery.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
He was born December 13, 1936, in Wardsville, Missouri, the son of the late Anton A. and Gusta M. (Leven) Kempker.
Cletus serviced his country in the United States Army.
He was united in marriage on October 9, 1965, in St. Joseph Church in Jefferson City to Rose Margaret Luebbert who survives at the home.
Cletus spent his life as a farmer which included dairy, row crops, and beef cattle.
He was a member of Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church in Mary’s Home, Knights of Columbus Council 3267, and the American Legion. He was a board member with Cole County Farm Bureau, Farmway Services, MFA, MFA Oil, and Mid-America Dairymen. He enjoyed reading, talking to people, and spending time with his family.
Survivors include his wife, Rose Kempker, Henley; three children, Richard “Rick” (Sheri) Kempker, Jefferson City; Carol (Norbert) Dickneite, St. Elizabeth; Randall “Randy” Kempker, Henley; six grandchildren, Kylie (Mike) Rollins, Adam Kempker, Madison Kempker, Jamie Dickneite, Jenna Dickneite, Jada Dickneite; and three great-grandchildren, Waylon Rollins, Henley Rollins, and Bodie Rollins.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home in Jefferson City with a prayer service at 3 p.m. Additional visitation will be 9:30-11 a.m. Wednesday, August 19, 2020, at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church in Mary’s Home.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church in Mary’s Home with the Rev. Callistus C. Okoroji officiating. The general public is welcome to attend the services while following social distancing guidelines. Facial coverings are required while in attendance. Seating will be limited to adhere to social distancing guidelines.
Burial with military honors will be in Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Cemetery.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in the time of terrible loss. Andy and Sharon Lage
Rose and family, we deeply regret your loss. Sending our thoughts and prayers that your memories of Cletus will bring you comfort. We always enjoyed your visits with us at the river. Dave and Diane Spieker
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Please know you all are in my thoughts.
Rose: I am keeping you and your family in my prayers as you grieve the loss of Clete. May your faith in God sustain you during this difficult time.
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I was saddened to learn of the death of Your husband. Please accept my sincere condolences. Dema
So sorry to hear about Cletus. Prayers to all of the family! Bill, Kerri, Claire, and Molly Johnson
May God give you peace in this time of grief, our thoughts and prayer be with you all. From the Thomas Family, Charles, Jeryl, and Kimberly.
Rose: Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family during this difficult time. May God give you strength! Marie and Ron Massman
Cletus and Randy kindly welcomed my husband, father (who worked with Randy) and myself to visit the farm some years ago. Cletus was kind, generous and funny. It was a pleasure to meet him and spend time on your family farm. May your many memories of Cletus warm your hearts and keep him close always.
Rose, I was so sorry to hear about Cletus. You and your family will be in my prayers. God will give you what you need in this difficult time. Donna Kuebler
So sorry to hear about Cletus, he was a great man, husband, and father. He will be missed dearly. From the Beneke family, Jeff, Arla, & Jessie.