Blondell Jean Kempf Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Blondell Jean Kempf age 80 of Mellen, died on Friday February 10, 2017 at Mellen Manor Nursing Home in Mellen. She was born on December 17, 1936 in Ashland. The daughter of Arthur and Annabelle (Griffith) Wiedenhoeft. Her early life and schooling were in Butternut. On June 10, 1961 she married Duane Kempf in Butternut and moved from Wisconsin to Illinois and later retired in Glidden in 1996. She was the 10th district commander for the VFW Auxiliary of Wisconsin. She enjoyed gardening, baking, and volunteering at the VFW Auxiliary. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by: her husband Duane of Glidden (7)Children: Allen (Michelle) Kempf of Eau Claire Rebecca (Robert) Butkus of Byron Center, MI Arthur (Michelle) Kempf of Mundelein, IL Kevin Kempf of Portage IN Robin Butkus of Clemmons NC Kenneth (Holly) Kempf of Rhinelander Roxanne (Randy) Fine of Oshkosh (14)Grandchildren: (5)Great-Grandchildren: (1)Brother: James (Joann) Wiedenhoeft of Minocqua and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday February 25, 2017 at 11:00 am at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church in Glidden. Fr. Simon Reddy Boyapati will officiate Visitation will be held on Saturday February 25, 2017 at 10:00 am until the hour of service at the church. Burial will be held at a later date. The Novitzke Funeral Home is assisting the Family.

Blondell Jean Kempf

December 17, 1936 - February 10, 2017