Obituary of Gerald Kempel

Gerald Alphonse Kempel of Riversdale, passed away peacefully at home, with family by his side, on Sunday, January 29th, 2017, at the age of 78. Beloved husband of Mary Ann Kempel (née Lamont) for 50 years. Dear father of Terry Kempel (Donna) of Kitchener, Tammy Crawford (Dwayne) of Waterloo, Tracey Culbert (Travis Martyn) of Cargill and Tina Schnurr (Allan) of Huntsville. Cherished grandpa of Dylan, Olivia and Issac Kempel, Alysha and Brittney Crawford, Dakota and Colton Culbert and Matthew and Hannah Schnurr. Also survived by his sister Shirley Ackerman (Bill Ernewein) of Walkerton, in-laws Helen Brick (Joe) of St. Clements, Donny Lamont (Joan) and Allan Lamont (Wendy) all of Riversdale and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, Cyril and Anna Marie (née Doerr) Kempel, brothers Ernie Kempel (Irene) and Harold Kempel (Bernadine) and in-laws Russ Ackerman, Grace Spicer (Jerry), Dorothy Forsyth (Wally), Liz Spark (Gordie), Norma Harrison (Lorne) and Jean Harrison (Eugene). Visitation will be held at the Tiffin Funeral Home, Teeswater on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., with Vigil Prayers at 8:45 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Teeswater on Wednesday, February 1st, 2017 at 11:00 a.m., with Reverend Father Michael Anderson as celebrant. Spring interment Saint Ann Cemetery, Riversdale. Memorial donations to Children’s Wish Foundation or Ronald McDonald House would be greatly appreciated as expressions of sympathy.