Mr. Bert J. Kempker
November 10, 1924 - April 3, 2021
Mr. Bert J. Kempker, P.E.-NSPE, LM, of Grand Rapids was called by his beloved wife of 75 years Helen (Firlit) on Holy Saturday April 3, 2021, to celebrate Easter Sunday together. He will be lovingly missed by his children David P. (Louise) Kempker BSBM, Mark J. (Darlene) Kempker PE, Jane M. (Robert) Czerew BSN, MM, Paula (Joseph) Duncan OFS, Elizabeth Kempker BSBM, Mary Kay (Robert) VanDriel MSN EdD, Margot Miller BS ID; 17 Grandchildren, and 24 Great Grand Children; his sisters Joan Casper, Sandra Phelps, Fran Shutler and Sharon Harness; his sister in law Mary Ann Dorais; his brother in law Joseph (Carol) Firlit; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers Dan and Rich Kempker. Bert was a WWII Navy veteran and a graduate of the University of Michigan School of Engineering. He was a member of the Michigan Society of Professional Engineers (MSPE). Bert converted to Catholicism in 1946 when he married Helen and they remained long time members of St. James Catholic Church. The Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday at 11:00 AM St. Anthony of Padua Church where his family will receive visitors one hour before the Mass. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. His family will receive visitors Thursday from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at the Arsulowicz Brothers Remembrance Mortuary, 3525 Remembrance Rd NW. (Masks and Social distancing are appreciated) Memorial contributions may be made to West Catholic High School.
Mr. Bert J. Kempker, P.E.-NSPE, LM, of Grand Rapids was called by his beloved wife of 75 years Helen (Firlit) on Holy Saturday April 3, 2021, to celebrate Easter Sunday together. He will be lovingly missed by his children David P. (Louise) Kempker... View Obituary & Service Information