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© Enid Morning News Enid, Oklahoma June 11, 2013 March 13, 1922 ~ June 9, 2013 ENID, Okla. - Funeral service for Eldon L. "Ed" Kemph, age 91 of Enid, will be 10 a.m. Thursday, June 13, 2013, at Ladusau-Evans Chapel. Chaplain Les Hastings will officiate. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery under direction of Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home. Ed was born March 13, 1922, in Goltry, OK, to Raymond and Dollie Posey Kemph and passed away Sunday, June 9, 2013, at Sterling House. Ed grew up in the Ringwood community, where he attended and graduated from Ringwood High School. He entered the United States Marines August 1, 1942, during WW II. He participated in action against the Japanese at Guadalcanal, Guam and Iwo Jima. He was at the bottom of Mount Suribachi when they raised the flag. He was honorably discharged October 13, 1945. Ed married Dorothy Wiggins September 13, 1945, in Ringwood, and she passed away January 5, 2007. He was co-owner of Kemph/Munsinger Heating and Air Conditioning until he retired and sold the business in 2009. Ed and Dorothy traveled extensively all over the world. Ed was a stockholder in Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home. He was an avid hunter of quail, pheasant, turkey and deer. He made annual trips to Colorado to hunt elk. He enjoyed going to sporting events of his children and grandchildren. Ed enjoyed rebuilding tractors, jeeps, motorcycles and automobiles. Ed is survived by his children, Dennis and his wife Johnette Kemph of Enid, Jerry and wife Susan Kemph of Enid and Karla Kemph of Yukon; four grandchildren Ryan, Tyler, Jared and Heather; great grandchildren Trinity and Kadri; brother Wilbur Kemph of LeFors, TX; and several nieces and nephews. Ed was a loving father and grandfather and was loved by his family. Condolences may be made at www.ladusauevans.com. The service may be viewed online for those unable to attend the service. The family would like to thank the staff of Sterling House for the loving care they provided Ed. Submitted by Family |
© Enid Morning News Enid, Oklahoma February 1, 2022 May 9, 1951 ~ February 1, 2022 A Celebration of Life Service for Jerry E. Kemph, age 70, of Enid, OK, will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 4, 2022, at Ladusau-Evans Chapel with Rev. Vernon Lee officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home in Enid, OK. Jerry was born May 9, 1951, in Enid, OK, to Eldon L. Kemph and Dorothy (Wiggins) Kemph, and passed away on February 1, 2022, in Enid, OK. Jerry passed away after a lengthy illness. Just like he did with all experiences in life, Jerry managed his illness with strength and grace, and wanted to spend as much time with his loved ones as possible. On his final day, he was surrounded by his family who he adored and loved more than anything in the world. Jerry was raised in Enid and graduated from Enid High School in 1969. From an early age, Jerry had a passion for sports, especially baseball. Jerry stood out as a highly talented baseball player during his years at Enid High School. He was awarded second team All-State honors during his senior year. Jerry's athletic ability in baseball led him to Oklahoma State University, where he played two years for the OSU Cowboys. Jerry graduated from OSU in 1975 with a degree in Wildlife Ecology and Management. With continued success on the baseball field at OSU, his talent caught the eye of legendary Major League Baseball scout, Tony Robello. Jerry received a letter of interest from the Cincinnati Reds organization. After a long and successful baseball career, Jerry continued his love of sports by playing softball. Jerry played for the Ten Old Men at numerous softball tournaments, not only in Oklahoma but across the United States. Jerry was inducted into the Oklahoma Amateur Softball Hall of Fame in 1995 because of his talents on the field as a player. Jerry worked for his father Eldon for over 40 years at the family-owned heating and air conditioning business, Kemph-Munsinger Company. After the closure of Kemph-Munsinger in 2009, he opened his own sheet metal company. Jerry was very skilled at his profession. Both Jerry and his work were highly respected in Enid. His 40+ years in the heating and air business was an asset to his youngest son, Jared, as he started his own heating and air-conditioning business. After retiring from his sheet metal business, Jerry worked as a bus driver for the Enid Public Schools for several years. On September 26, 1980, Jerry married Susan Petersen in Enid, OK, and they have three sons who he loved tremendously, Ryan, Tyler, and Jared. Jerry spent countless hours with his three sons. As an avid hunter, Jerry used his profound knowledge of the outdoors to teach his sons respect for the land as well as hunting skills. Memorable times were made every Fall while sitting in a deer stand and enjoying the company of one another. Jerry always appreciated being outside enjoying the beauty of nature with his family. He also coached several of his son's sports teams throughout their childhood. Jerry was a huge supporter of his children and could be found at all their church events, Boy Scouts, and school activities. The family enjoyed spending numerous weekends hunting, fishing and camping together. Later in life Jerry earned the title of Grandpa/Papa. He was blessed with 6 grandchildren. Time with the grandchildren usually involved: playing outside, going to the donut shop, watching OSU football, giving baseball tips, watching their sporting events, and playing with toys in the living room. Papa's lap was always the best place to get hugs. This short obituary cannot express how much Jerry loved his family and how much his family loved him. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents Eldon and Dorothy Kemph. He is survived by his wife, Susan, three sons, Ryan and wife Penny, Tyler and wife Jennifer, Jared and wife Amanda, sister Karla Kemph, brother Dennis and Johnette Kemph and six grandchildren. Condolences may be online and the service may be viewed online at www.ladusauevans.com |
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