Ralph C. Kemp

RALPH C. KEMP  90, of 145 Independence Dr, Sidney, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at 2:20 A.M. at the Piqua Manor Nursing Home. He was born on August 8, 1922 in Port Jefferson, Ohio, the son of the late Paul L. and Alice (Limbert) Kemp. On February 23, 1946 he married his lifetime sweetheart of 62 years, Wilma D. Wagner who preceded him in death August 9, 2008.

He is survived by three sons, David Kemp and wife Sandy of Sidney, Tom Kemp and wife DeDe who is deceased of Beaumont, MS, and Steve Kemp and wife Rosana of Troy, five grandchildren, Steven, Tammy, Shon, Melissa and Jeremy, 26 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren, four brothers, Art Kemp and wife Eileen of Bellefontaine, Don Kemp and wife Jane of Sidney, John Kemp and wife Lottie of Cheyenne, WY, and Jim Kemp and wife Geneva of Lexington, KY, and two sisters, Martha Treen of Sidney, and Carolynn Moore and husband Tom of California and special friend, Charlene Burchett of Sidney. He was preceded in death by one grandson, Adam Kemp.

Mr. Kemp was a WWII veteran, who served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1945. After serving his country he returned home and worked for Hance Electric and Appliance in Port Jefferson until the owner sold his business. He then went into business for himself, and became the owner/operator of Kemp's TV Sales and Appliance Repair. He served as the Port Jefferson Post Master from 1958 to 1962, and later retired in 1985 from Baumfolder in Sidney.

Ralph served as President of the Port Jefferson Community Club, and was a founding member of the Port Jefferson Fire Department. He was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ in Port Jefferson, where he served as deacon and trustee, and was also a member of the Sidney American Legion Post 217, and Sidney DAV.

Ralph enjoyed traveling and had visited every state except Vermont. He also enjoyed playing violin, and reading in his spare time.

Funeral Services will be held Friday, July 26, 2013 at 10:30 AM at Cromes Funeral Home, 302 S. Main Ave, Sidney, with Rev. James Oates officiating. Burial will follow at Glen Cemetery in Port Jefferson. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 4 to 8 P.M. at the funeral home. A Memorial Service will be conducted by the Sidney American Legion Post 217 at 7:45 p.m. Thursday evening.

Memorials may be made to Port Jefferson Church of Christ in memory of Ralph C. Kemp. Guestbook condolences and expressions of sympathy may be made to the Kemp family at our website, www.cromesfh.com

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