Michael Wayne Kempf

Kempf, Mr. Michael Wayne Muskegon, Michigan Mr. Michael Wayne Kempf, age 74, of North Muskegon returned home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. He was born on November 7, 1947 in Muskegon to Ledford Erwin and Marianne (Bond) Kempf. Mike resided in Holton as a youth and attended Holton Public Schools, graduating in 1965. In high school, he lettered in every sport he played; baseball, basketball and his favorite team sport, football. In 1967, he married his High School sweetheart, Sandy (Sandra Richards). Mike and Sandy met in kindergarten but they were not a couple until 1963 and celebrated 55 years of marriage in January 2022. After attending Muskegon Community College, he completed his degree at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. Mike worked as a Purchasing Manager for several companies including Haworth and various aerospace companies. Mike's passion was hunting, fishing and being in the great outdoors. He also loved traveling and spending time with his many grandchildren and great grandchildren. They brought such joy to his life. Mike was a Precinct Delegate and an active member of the Republican Party. Mike became a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1973 and loved his association with his many church friends. He and Sandy served a one year mission for the Church in 2014 in the Los Angeles, CA area. SURVIVORS Mike is survived by his wife, Sandy of North Muskegon; his brother, Nathan (Terry) Kempf of Hesperia; children Michael II of Pensacola, FL; Tracy (John) Crawford of North Muskegon and Kathleen (Paul)Fairchild of Las Vegas, NV; 18 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. SERVICE Saturday, July 23, 2022, 12:00 PM at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with Alan Wilson officiating. Interment in Holton Township Cemetery. VISITATION Saturday, 23rd of July, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. MEMORIAL: Mission Fund. Please visit www.clockfuneralhome.com to leave a memory or sign the online guestbook. Clock Funeral Home - Muskegon Visitation Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 1725 W. Giles Rd. North Muskegon, MI 49445 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Service Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 1725 W. Giles Rd. North Muskegon, MI 49445 12:00 PM