Kenneth Otis Kuempel

Kenny was born on August 13, 1926 in Hastings, the son of Oscar S. and Flossie V. (Harthy) Kuempel. Kenny attended Hastings High School. He honorably served in the US Army during World War II from 1944 until 1946. Kenny married Florence Belson on October 26, 1946.

He worked for NYC Railroad from 1942-1952, Eaton Manufacturing Co, from 1952-1960, EW Bliss from 1961-1970 and Thornapple Schools from 1971-1988, when he retired.

Kenny enjoyed playing cards, going to the casino, coin collecting, stamp collecting and attending grandchildren's activities. He was a lifetime member of the VFW in Nashville, and the American Legion Post 45.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Flossie Kuempel, wife, Florence Kuempel, brother, Stanley Kuempel and sister, Joann Watson.

Kenny is survived by three sons: Kenneth (Sharyn) Kuempel Jr., David (Diana) Kuempel and Lewis Kuempel, five grandchildren: Kurt (Marcie) Kuempel, John (Crystal) Kuempel, Michael (Jamie) Kuempel, Benjamin Kuempel and Jennifer (Lynsey) Kuempel, nine great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or the Commission on Aging.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2014 at 2:00 pm at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings with full military honors. A visitation will be held one hour prior to service time from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm. Interment will take place at Riverside Cemetery.