M.R. “Pete” Kemp passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 19, 2021, at the age of 72 in Ogden, Utah.
Pete is survived by his wife of 48 years and 5 days, Susan A. Kemp (nee O’Leary); his children Karen L. Grimes (nee Kemp) and Marc R. Kemp; their spouses, Timothy A. Grimes and Yanell Kemp (nee York); his beloved grandchildren, Jacquelyn A. Grimes, Brenden T. Grimes, Maddisyn C. Kemp, Matthew R. Kemp, Anthony M. Martinez, Maisyn L. Kemp, and Laney J. Kemp; his brother John D. Kemp and sister-in-law Judy L Kemp (nee Ensminger) numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents, Marion R. Kemp, Mary L. Kemp (nee Shirley); and his sister Martha L. Shelton (nee Kemp).
Pete was born November 15, 1948, in Galion, Ohio to Marion R. Kemp and Mary L. Kemp (nee Shirley). He was a 1966 graduate of Galion High School in Ohio. He married his wife, Susan A. Kemp (nee O’Leary) on July 14, 1973. He retired from Crawford County Landfill in 2015. Pete and Susan retired to Ogden, Utah.
To know Pete was an honor. He didn’t know a stranger, would give the shirt off his back to anyone, and had an innate ability to put anyone at ease. Pete had an amazing laugh, a great sense of humor that saw him through many hardships in his life.
Pete was a devoted husband. He was a loving father. He was an ardent patriot that was proud of his children’s military service. Pete was the father and uncle who would get kicked out of sporting events cheering you on, and being very vocal while correcting the refs. He loved his children, nieces, and nephews. However, his greatest joy was his grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all who were fortunate enough to know him.
A celebration of life is being planned and details will be coordinated with his family and friends due to the geographical separation of his loved ones. In lieu of flowers, his family has asked that donations be made in his honor to JDRF – Type 1 Diabetes Research, Funding, and Advocacy.
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