Fifteenth Generation

5187. Rev. Robert Chatfield Kemper was born on 6 August 1904 in Lansing, Ingham Co., Michigan, USA. He died on 8 May 1991 at the age of 86 in Alton, Madison Co., Illinois, USA. He was buried in Rose Lawn Memory Gardens., Bethalo, Madison Co., Illinois, USA. Robert was a Congreational Church of the Redeemer, 600 Henry St.. He lived in Lansing, Ingham Co., Michigan, USA 1910/1920. QUERY
USA Social Security Death Index
Given Name: Robert
Middle Name: C
Surname: Kemper
Birth Date: 6 August 1904
Social Security Number: 358-30-4111
State: Illinois
Event Date: 8 May 1991
Age: 87
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Find A Grave Memorial# 110291784
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ROBERT CHATFIELD KEMPER, REV.
1930-2000, Illinois
The Rev. Kemper Becomes Pastor At Congregational — Huntley, IL
Minister to Arrive in Alton Jan. 15
The Rev. Robert Kemper of Huntley, IL has accepted the pastorate of the Congregational Church and will arrive to take up his new duties the middle of January. He is a graduate of the Chicago Theological Seminary and for some time has been preaching at Huntley. The Rev. Kemper, who is unmarried, was in Alton several weeks ago and spoke in the Congregational church. He will succeed the Rev. J. C. Townsend, who resigned as pastor of the Congregational Church last fall. Since the Rev. Townsend's departure, the Congregational Church has been without a pastor.
Alton Telegraph - Saturday, January 4, 1930, p.3, c.8
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Rev. R.C. Kemper Applies for Navy Chaplain Post
The Rev. Robert C. Kemper, pastor of the Congregational Church, has applied for a commission as a chaplain in the Navy, it was announced Sunday in the Church bulletin.
The Rev. Kemper has passed a preliminary physical exam at St. Louis the bulletin announced. The Rev. Kemper has achieved a successful record as pastor of the Congregational Church, and has been active in inter-church organizations. He is married and the father of two sons.
Alton Telegraph - Saturday, June 7, 1943, p.2, c.2
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Rev. and Mrs. Kemper
The family of Rev. & Mrs. Robert Chatfield Kemper of 1109 Washington Ave., Alton, will honor them Saturday at a dinner at Hotel Stratford in observance of their golden wedding anniversary.
The couple is also planning a "sentimental journey" retracing their honeymoon trip. The former Virginia Owens and Kemper were married Oct. 8, 1933 in Pilgrim Congregational Church in St. Louis.
They have two sons, Rev. Robert G. of Western Springs and Larry Owens of Alton. There are three grandchildren.
Alton Telegraph - Tuesday, October 11, 1983, p. A-10
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Rev. Robert Kemper
ALTON--The Rev. Robert Chatfield Kemper, 86, died at 12:52 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, 1991, at home. Kemper had been pastor of the First Congregational Church of Alton from 1929-45 and 1961-78. He had been pastor of churches in Northern Illinois, California and Michigan and served as interim pastor locally after his retirement. He was minister emeritus for Mayflower Congregational Church of Godfrey and First Congregational Church of Alton.
Born on Aug. 6, 1904, in Lansing, Mich., he was a son of the late Charles and Edith (Chatfield) Kemper. He and the former Virginia M. Owens were married on Oct. 8, 1933, in St. Louis.
Surviving are his wife; two sons, Robert Graham Kemper of Western Springs and Larry O. Kemper of Alton; and three grandchildren. A sister, Katherine Prillwitz, preceded him in death.
Visitation is from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Gent Funeral Home in Alton, with rites at 7:30 p.m. by Franklin Masonic Lodge 25 AF&AM, of which he was a member. The Kemper family will conduct services at the funeral home at 11 a.m. Monday. Burial is in Rose Lawn Memory Gardens at Bethalto.
Alton Telegraph - About May 9/10, 1991
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QUERY
USA Census, 1940
Name: Robert C Kemper
Event Place: Ward 4, Alton, Alton Township, Madison, Illinois
Gender: Male
Age: 35
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Birthplace: Michigan
Birth Year (Estimated): 1905
Last Place of Residence: Same Place
District: 60-15
Family Number: 45
Sheet Number and Letter: 3A
Line Number: 1
Digital Folder Number: 005459589
Image Number: 00413
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Head Robert C Kemper M 35 Michigan
Wife Virginia Kemper F 31 Illinois [nee Owens]
Son Robert C Kemper M 5 Illinois
Son Laray Kemper M 3 Illinois
Servant Catherine E Hays F 21 Missouri
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Alton Evening Telegraph 3 September 1966 › Page 6
The pastor of the church, the Rev. Robert Chatfield Kemper, says he became concerned some time ago about the number of deaths on the highways, which are ...}

Rev. Robert Chatfield Kemper and Rev. Virginia May Owens were married about 1934. Rev. Virginia May Owens, daughter of Willard Payton Owens and Charlotte May Jeans, was born on 5 December 1908 in Alton, Madison Co., Illinois, USA. She died on 14 October 2000 at the age of 91 in Wood River, Madison Co., Illinois, USA. She was buried in Rose Lawn Memory Gardens., Bethalo, Madison Co., Illinois, USA. Virginia lived in Alton, Madison Co., Illinois, USA 1910/1920. Parents:
Willard P Owens (18 Feb 1885 - 14 Jul 1959)
Charlotte May Jeans Owens (6 Jul 1888 - 24 Dec 1956)
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USA Social Security Death Index
Given Name: Virginia
Middle Name: M
Surname: Kemper
Birth Date: 5 December 1908
Social Security Number: 329-58-2046
State: Illinois
Last Place of Residence: Wood River, Madison, Illinois
Previous Residence Postal Code: 62095
Event Date: 14 October 2000
Age: 92
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Members of the 1st Congregational Church of Alton--if Rev. Robert Kemper is sick or out of town they had an existent replacement in his wife, Rev. Virginia Kemper. The Kempers are one of the few remaining husband and wife team ministers in the county. She is a licensed minister and worked closely with her husband in all aspects of the ministry. At the time they married in 1933 Virginia was the church pianist. She got her preaching license when she was asked to serve as interim pastor of a church in Northern Illinois where the minister was injured in an accident.
Alton Telegraph - Wednesday, May 15, 2002, p.2A — Our Past Column - News of May 15, 1977
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V.I.P. Manor changed mother's life
My mother is 80 years old and worked as a homemaker. She was very upset that I brought her to V.I.P. Manor in April 1997. She said she would not stay and demanded to go home.
When she arrived she was not able to stand alone and needed two assistants. She was very depressed and was dependent on the staff for her care. She stayed in her room except for meals.
Now she is able to stand and walk from her room to the dining room and with one assistant and the use of a walker.
She now visits with other residents in the lobby and in the dining room. She goes to other residents' rooms to visit and have prayer with them. She praises others when she sees them in the hall. She has adjusted quite well and now is satisfied to call this home and tells everyone she's glad she chose V.I.P. She rarely has a complaint about the employees or other residents and is very appreciative for what they do for her.
She is much more motivated now. She interacts well with others and encourages others to attend activities. She is a real inspiration to others here in the facility whether it be resident or staff.
You are truly a special person, Virginia Kemper, and we love you.
LARRY KEMPER, Alton.
July 23, 1998
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Virginia M. Kemper
WOODRIVER--Virginia M. Kemper, 91, died at 10:45 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, 2000 at VIP Manor.
Born Dec. 5, 1908 in Alton, she was a daughter of the late Willard and Charlotte Owens. A homemaker, she was past president of Alton Women's Club.
In St. Louis on Oct. 8, 1933, she married the Rev. Robert Chatfield Kemper. He preceded her in death. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert Graham and Margie Kemper of LaGrange Park and Larry O. and Anne Kemper of St. Louis; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a brother, Don Owens of Naperville. She was preceded in (death) by her husband, parents and two brothers.
Graveside services will be conducted at noon Thursday at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens. The Rev. Orrin Anderson will officiate.
Alton Telegraph - Monday, Oct. 16, 2000, p.3A, c.5
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Virginia Owens in household of Willard P Owens, "USA Census, 1910"
Event Place: Alton Ward 7, Madison, Illinois
District: 28
Gender: Female
Age: 1
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Relationship to Head of Household: Daughter
Birth Year (Estimated): 1909
Birthplace: Illinois
Father's Birthplace: Illinois
Mother's Birthplace: Illinois
Sheet Number and Letter: 9B
Household ID: 194
GS Film number: 1374322
Digital Folder Number: 004328204
Image Number: 01022
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Head Willard P Owens M 25 Illinois
Wife Lottie Owens F 22 Illinois
Dau Virginia Owens F 1 Illinois
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Virginia M Owens in household of Willard P Owens, "USA Census, 1920"
Event Place: Alton Ward 6, Madison, Illinois
District: 35
Gender: Female
Age: 11
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Can Read: Yes
Can Write: Yes
Relationship to Head of Household: Daughter
Birth Year (Estimated): 1909
Birthplace: Illinois
Father's Birthplace: Illinois
Mother's Birthplace: Missouri
Sheet Number and Letter: 1A
Household ID: 9
Line Number: 30
GS Film number: 1820389
Digital Folder Number: 004300553
Image Number: 00452
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Head Willard P Owens M 34 Illinois
Wife Lottie M Owens F 31 Missouri
Dau Virginia M Owens F 11 Illinois
Son Willard M Owens M 7 Illinois
Son Vernon Owens M 0 Illinois}

Rev. Robert Chatfield Kemper and Rev. Virginia May Owens had the following children: