Kenneth was born July 25, 1925 in Broadwater, Neb to Frank E. and Ann M. (Lutcavish) Kemper. In 1927 the family homesteaded in Wyoming. In 1934 they sold the homestead and moved to Loclede, ID. Kenneth graduated from Priest River High School in 1943. He then entered the Army Air Corp in 1943 and was discharged in 1946. He retired from Burlington Northern Railroad as a conductor after 38 years of service.
He married Rena Wilkins in 1961 in Las Vegas, NV. He was preceded in death by Rena in 1991. He then met and married Virginia Kemper in Bull Head City, AZ in 1999 and she also preceded him in death in 2006. Kenneth was also preceded in death by two step sons, Larry Wilkins in 1980 and Kenneth Wilkins in 1990.
He is survived by his step children: Bob (Deanna) Wilkins, Bill (Ellen) Wilkins, Barbara (Rex) Bahr, Barbara Strmiska, Karen (Earl) Reynolds, Jill Kemper, Frank Kemper and Jackie Kemper.
A Graveside Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 19, 2011 at the I.O.O. F. Cemetery in Ellensburg, WA. next to other beloved family members. Arrangements are under the care of Keith & Keith Funeral Home.
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