George Ronald Kimpel age 80 of Hastings, passed away July 23, 2013 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings.
George was born on Jully 21, 1933 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of George and Emma (Hammer) Kimpel. George honorably served in the United States Army from August 1953 to June 1955, stationed in Germany. He worked as a decoder in the U.S. Army. After service in the military, George worked for the U.S. Post Office for 31 years, until his retirement in 1991.
George married Barbara Golden Fagan in 1991. He was a member of the Grace Brethren Bible Church of Hastings. He was a youth sponsor, Sunday School Teacher. George's favorite things in life; music, poetry, dogs and his "Honey Bee" (Barbara).
George was preceded in death by his parents and sister.
George is survived by his wife, Barbara of Hastings, stepdaughters: Judy (Dave) Ramsey of Hastings, Kim (Steve) Lodenstein of Middleville, step-son, Dan Fagan of Middleville, 15 step grandchildren and 19 step great-grandchildren, 2 step great-great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to Thornapple Manor's Life Enrichment Program. (2700 Nashville Hwy., Hastings, MI 49058).
A memorial service with Full Military Honors will be held at the Grace Brethren Bible Church on Powell Road on Friday, August 9, 2013 at 4:00 pm in the afternoon.