Lori A Kempf

September 26, 1972 - April 19, 2022

Lori A. Kempf, age 49, of Oshkosh, passed away on Tuesday April 19, 2022, at Ascension St Elizabeth’s Hospital in Appleton surrounded by family and friends. She was born in Oshkosh on September 26, 1972, the daughter of Clifford G and Betty J Kempf. She graduated from Oshkosh North High School and continued her education at Mt. Scenario College, earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice. After moving to Chicago, she pursued a Master’s Degree in Social Work. Lori held several positions over the years prior to her diagnosis with cancer, resulting in her long-term paralysis. While volunteering at Ascension Mercy Medical Center, Lori designed and made beaded bracelets and other items that were sold in the gift shop. Even though this could at times become very tedious and difficult due to her physical limitations, she persevered. Lori loved spending time with family, especially her nieces and nephews. She cherished the moments spent with each and every one of them. As a follower of Jesus Christ, Lori strived to show love and compassion to all she came in contact with over the years. Grace and selflessness were extended to the residents and staff at the many assisted living facilities in which she resided. She visited the sick and spoke words of encouragement and hope. Lori was often seen comforting the relatives of those residents taking their last breaths. She attended River Valley Church services and bible studies. When the church installed an elevator lift, Lori was elated because it gave her and others with ambulatory challenges the access needed to join the other worshippers in the Worship Center. Lori is survived by her siblings, Phyllis (Graham) Kempf; Deborah (Wayne) Schimke; Kimmy (Brian) Moode; David (Marge) Kempf; and Michael (Chung Uh) Kempf. She is also survived by a very special “sister”, Tammy Kempf, and many nieces and nephews, as well as great nieces and nephews. She will also be dearly missed by her many, many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, sister Christine Berger, brother Rory Kempf, and nephew Christopher Schimke. Funeral services for Lori will be held at Fiss & Bills-Poklasny Funeral Home, (865 S Westhaven Dr., Oshkosh) on Saturday, April 30. Visitation will begin at 1:00 pm with a service at 3:00 PM, with the Reverend Dave Barber officiating. Everyone is welcome to continue sharing and supporting the family after the completion of the service. Burial for Lori will be held on Saturday May 7, at 11:00 AM in Riverside Cemetery. One of the biggest comforts in life for Lori was knowing that her big “sis”, Phyllis, was always there for her no matter the circumstances! “The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” (Psalm 34:17-18)