Paul A. Kemble
Paul was born Nov. 15, 1928, in South Bend. He was the oldest son of LeRoy Kemble and Roberta (Dovel) Kemble. His brother: John (Betty) Kemble, Ark.; and sister: Marilyn Biddle, Hawaii, survive.
In 1949, Paul married Vernette Holm of South Bend, who died in 1994. Together they had three children: David (Valerie) Kemble, Plymouth; Bethany Kemble, South Bend; and John Kemble, who died in 1998. In 1995, Paul married Miriam (Mangus) Springer, who died in 2013. Paul had two granddaughters: Kimberley (Matt) Rippey, Goshen; and Katrina Kemble, Chicago, Ill.; and two great-grandsons: Neil; and Justin Rippey, Goshen.
Paul graduated from Lakeville High School in 1946, where he studied agriculture. After graduating, Paul took Young Farmer courses at Purdue University. His interest was in dairy farming and in 1951 he became herdsman for former Chicago Bears and Hall of Fame football player, Ed Healey. Paul managed Mr. Healey’s farm and prize herd of Guernsey cattle at River Brook Farm west of Niles, Mich. In 1959, Paul became partners with Clayton McCoy, also of Niles, Mich. It was there that Paul developed a very successful farm and fine herd of Holstein cattle. Dairy farming was his true passion.
Paul was a long-time member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Niles, Mich. Later, after moving to Plymouth, he became a deeply devoted and loved member of Pine Creek Church of the Brethren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Pine Creek Church of the Brethren, North Liberty.
A Memorial Service will take place at noon Saturday, July 9, at Pine Creek Church of the Brethren, North Liberty. Friends may visit with the family one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial has already taken place at Mission Hills Cemetery, Niles, Mich. Palmer Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.