GARDEN CITY – Sam Kemper, Sr., 80, died Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at St. Catherine's of Dodge City.

He was born November 7, 1942 at Muskogee, Oklahoma, the son of Carl L. and Caroline (Seitnater) Kemper.  He was a lifetime Garden City resident and served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.  In 1982 he purchased the family business of Kemper Auto Electric which he operated until retiring in 1995.

He was a member of American Legion Post 9, Garden City.

Survivors include: 2 sons, Sam Kemper, Jr. and wife Karen, Houston, Texas and Matt Kemper, Chicago, Illinois; 5 grandchildren, Lisa Kemper, Samuel Kemper, Jessica Kemper, Mary Ann Kemper and Ted Kemper; and a sister, Kathy Scott and husband Joseph, Sasakwa, Oklahoma.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Gib Kemper and a sister, Ruby Mulch.

Graveside services with military honors will be announced and held at a later date in Valley View Cemetery, Garden City.

The family suggests memorials to the Kansas Soldiers Home in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.