Gerald W. Kemp Obituary (1945

Gerald W. Kemp, 76, of El Paso, IL Passed away at 10:47 p.m. at his home on Saturday, July 16, 2022. Cremation rites were accorded and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Calvert-Johnson & Froelich Memorial Home, El Paso, IL is assisting the family with arrangements. Gerald was born December 13, 1945, in Peoria, IL the son of Bernard and Leona Starnes Kemp. He married Helen L. Carey on June 10, 1988, in El Paso, IL. She survives along with seven children Danny Kemp of Kentucky, Dan Jacobs of New Mexico, Randy Kemp of Ft. Meyer's, FL, Tim Jacobs of Bloomington, Joylee (Jeff Miller) Kemp of Carlock, Ryan (Kristina) Kemp of Indianapolis, IN, and Cody Kemp of El Paso; one sister Bonnie Kemp of Arizona; six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Gerald was a US Airforce Veteran and worked at Illinois Graphics for over 20 years as a Bindery operator. He was an avid motorcycle rider and one of the original members of the Iron Ride Abate motorcycle groups. He enjoyed making wooden kids toys and furniture. He was a loving husband, dad, grandpa, and great grandpa who enjoyed spending time with family and friends.