Joseph Michael Kempf

Joe was proud to have served in the US Army, in the 11th Airborne Division in Augsburg, Germany. Honorable Discharged in 1958. Joe was a Master Optician and was the owner, manager of Wilmot Optical, Tucson, AZ for 25 years. In Retirement, he really enjoyed traveling. Joe & Pat visited, Europe, South America, Mexico and Canada many times as well as most of the US states. He belonged to the Rotary in Tucson AZ. He also loved square dancing which we did for many, many years. Living in Green Valley, AZ, he was active in the Green Valley Flyers RC club. Spent many hours building his planes, then out at the field flying them and visiting with the other members. It was a fun and interesting time of his life. He also spent many long hours on his computer researching relatives on Ancestery.com. His data base was huge, and he was so proud of all he learned about the past.

Joe and Pat married in Buffalo New York on 4/23/60. Joe passed on 2/15/2021 at his Green Valley AZ, home after a short time in hospice.

Joe was preceded in passing by: Son Raymond E. Kempf and grandson Allen J. Kempf , Brother Francis J. Kempf, Sisters in Law, Duaine Kempf, Winona Kempf and Sister Genevieve Maze and brother-in law Robert Stones.

Joe is survived by Patricia Perusich Kempf his wife of 60 years, Son Robert M. Kempf, Daughter- in law Liberty Lukas-Kempf, Grand Daughters, Kayla L. Kempf, Rebecca M. Kempf and Grandson Cody R. Kempf. And Step Grandsons Levi Lukas, David Coker. Step Grand Daughters Abigail Baldwin, Hannah Baldwin and Rachael Baldwin. Brothers Edwin (Shirley)Kempf, Michael Kempf and Thomas (Sue) Kempf. , Brother-in Laws Robert Maze and John (Connie) Perusich. Sisters Rosemary (Arthur) Kingsley and Teresa (Joseph) Walsh, and sister-in law Barbara Stones. As well as many nieces and nephews and cousins.

At Joe’s request there will be no Memorial Service. Burial will be in the family plot at East Lawn, Tucson, AZ at a future date. Prayers are always welcomed.