Mary Jean Kempfer

MIDDLETON-Mary Jean Kempfer, age 75, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016. She was born on April 9, 1940 in Madison, the daughter of John and Mary (Wagner) Meier. Mary was united in marriage to Fred Kempfer on April 23, 1960 at St. Bernard's Catholic Church, Middleton.  She was a Middleton High School graduate and went on to further her education at Madison Area Vocational College.  Mary worked as a secretary for Gilman Voss Realty and Fred Bachman Insurance before joining Cuna Mutual Group as a training and development specialist, retiring in 2006. She had a variety of interests including wood carving, knitting and the latest technology but she truly treasured most the moments spent with her family.  Mary is survived by her husband, Fred Kempfer; her children, Ron Kempfer;  Linda (Gary) Kuehn, Don Kempfer, Curt Kempfer, Lauri Kempfer (Kevin) and Kelly (Tony) Borchert; grandchildren, Spencer and Riley Kuehn; her siblings, Susan Lehman, Bill (Betty) Meier, Betty Schroeder and Ann (Bill) May; a sister-in-law, Tress Meier; a brother-in-law, Alva (Thelma) Kempfer and many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by a son, Frederick John Kempfer in 1964; her parents; two brothers, Eugene and Mel Meier; her in-laws, Fred and Sylvia Kempfer; two sisters-in-law, Martha Meier and Mary Ellen Davis; and two brothers-in-law, Ernie Lehman and Dean Davis. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. BERNARD'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 7450 University Ave, Middleton at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 12, 2016, with Father Brian Wilk presiding. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL & CREMATION CARE, 7435 University Ave., Middleton from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016 and also on Friday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.