Betty J. Kempf, 81, Jasper

Betty J. Kempf, 81, of Jasper, passed away at 7:07 a.m. on Sunday, November 8, 2020, at home. 

Betty was born in Jasper on September 6, 1939, to Lawrence and Clarissa (Messmer) Hochgesang. She married her husband of almost 63 years, Eugene Kempf on November 28, 1957, in Holy Family Catholic Church in Jasper. 

In addition to caring for her own children, Betty helped raise dozens of other children as a childcare provider for over 40 years. Betty was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Jasper, Jasper German Club, and the Hoosier Campers Club. Betty and Gene loved to travel and they traveled the country from coast to coast as well as to Germany twice. She also enjoyed camping, fishing, and playing cards, especially Sheepshead. 

She is survived by her husband, Gene Kempf of Jasper; eight children, Eugene (Sheila) Kempf of Eckerty, Donna (John) Krampe of Evansville, Geralynn (Charlie) Smalling of Evansville, William (Sheila) Kempf of Evansville, Mark (Ellen) Kempf of English, Gary Kempf of Haysville, Lisa (Jon) Hubers of Evansville, and Jill (Tim) Oeding of Newburgh; 17 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one sister, Shirley (Clarence) Rottet of Jasper; one sister-in-law and life-long friend, Sue (Charlie) Kempf of St. Anthony. 

A private family visitation for Betty J. Kempf and Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church in Jasper, Indiana, with burial to follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Schnellville, Indiana. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Holy Family Catholic Church in Jasper or Sacred Heart Church Cemetery in Schnellville. 

Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com.