Ernest Franklin Kempf
March 06, 2019
Ernest Franklin Kempf
Of Des Moines, Iowa
Ernest Kempf, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at Iowa Methodist Hospital. Ernest was born the son of John and Bethie Kempf on March 4, 1927, in Pickering, Missouri.
Ernest proudly served his country in the United States Army 23rd Infantry. He married Mildred Viola and were blessed with their son, Ernest Jr., and later remarried to Rossetta Joyce Moslander and were blessed with two children, Diana and Stephen.
Ernest was a member of the Eastside Church of the Nazarene. He worked many jobs throughout his life including, Stoner Outdoor Advertising, AE Dairy, Walmart as a greeter, Lewis System, and as a school crossing guard. He will be remembered most for his generosity, first to lend a helping hand and always made sure his family was taken care of. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Those left to cherish his memory include his children, Ernest Jr. (Stephanie) Kempf, Diana (Tony) Angran, and Stephen (Cherie) Kempf; 7 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and sister, Geraldine Pearson.
Ernest was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Rosie; and 9 siblings.
Visitation will be held from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, March 10, 2019 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon St., Des Moines. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, March 11th at Eastside Church of the Nazarene, 1451 E 25th St., Des Moines, followed by burial at Pine Hill Cemetery, Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in memory of Ernest.
Condolences may be expressed at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
edward kempf jr
03/11/2019
Remembering you in prayers Uncle Ernest . Thoughts and prayers for family.
Heather Vinzant
03/08/2019
So sorry to hear about Uncle Ernie. All the family is in our thoughts and prayers much love from Gearldine's family
Chuck and Jan Coon
03/08/2019
Remembering you in prayer. If we can do anything you know our phone number.
Cres and Pam Rios and family
03/06/2019
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers for all. We love you!