Earl Harold Hempe

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 5, 2015 at age 93. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Shirley (nee Tamms) Hempe and infant son, Scott. Beloved son of the late Henry and Louise Hempe. Dear brother of the late Roy Hempe and the late Violet Goik. Loving father of Hal Hempe. Proud grandpa of Thomas Earl Hempe, Susanne Adele Hempe and Rebecca Taylor Hempe. Cherished uncle of George Tamms, Judith Watry and Sandra Cristan.

Visitation at the Funeral Home, 9000 West Capitol Drive, Milwaukee on Friday, September 11 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Burial at Arlington Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorials to the Humane Society appreciated. Many thanks to all the caregivers and Seasons Hospice for their care of Dad.

Earl was a kind and gentle soul who loved his family and all animals, especially dogs. He enjoyed vacationing and fishing in the north woods at North Twin Lake. Earl was an expert tinkerer with a creative and inventive mind, able make things to make life easier for others. He enjoyed stamp and coin collecting.