Richard Marion Kemp's Obituary
Richard Marion Kemp was born June 3, 1923 in El Derado Springs, Missouri and passed away February 7, 2017 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Richard was one of four children born to Paul and Blanche Kemp. Richard joined the Army Air Corp and later graduated from The University of Missouri. Richard went to work for Atlas Insurance and after 40 years he retired as the Vice President. Richard was very athletic and always spent time outdoors; but the most important thing to him was spending time with his family. Richard was always very involved with his children’s sports and activities when they were younger; and later with his grandchildren. Richard enjoyed playing music in the band and absolutely loved playing cards. Richard cherished spending time with his family and he always put them first. He will be dearly missed by everyone who knew and loved him. Richard is preceded in passing by his parents, Paul and Blanche Kemp; his brother, Paul Kemp Jr., and his sister, Ellen Kemp. Richard is survived by his spouse of 53 years, Janet Kemp; daughter, Nicole Mintzlaff and her husband Todd; daughter, April Struebing; son, Kyle Kemp and his wife Laura; grandchildren, Sarah, Blake, Sinclaire and Emerson; his sister, Margaret Bates and numerous other family and friends. There will be a celebration of Life gathering at Richards home; Sunday, February 19, 2017 from 1-4 p.m.
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