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Richard L. Kemnetz, 89, of Piper City

Richard L. Kemnetz, 89, of Piper City passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at his home. He was born January 1, 1930 in Piper City, the son of Fred and Goldie (Reed) Kemnetz.

He married Betty Lou Price on April 21, 1955 in Piper City and she survives. Other survivors include three sons, Len (Pat) Jackson of Piper City, Dale (Deanna) Kemnetz of Piper City and Michael Kemnetz of Gilman; six grandchildren, Kyle Kemnetz, Sheena Kemnetz, Kristy (Dan) Sheridan, Anita (Shawn) Platz, Sharon (Aaron) Schuette and Melinda (Mike) Breen; and eleven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Donald Kemnetz; and one sister, Mary Jane Stahl.

Mr. Kemnetz served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War where he was a radio and telegraph operator. He was a member of the Piper City United Methodist Church, American Legion and VFW in Piper City, and was a volunteer for the Piper City Fire Department. Richard’s first job was at People Coal & Lumber in Piper City. Next he began in sales for Sears in Chatsworth and then owned and operated the Sears Catalog Store in Pontiac. He enjoyed fishing and hunting.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. funeral service on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at the Piper City United Methodist Church. Rev. Liz Reis will officiate. Burial will follow at Brenton Twp. Cemetery in Piper City with military graveside rites by the Piper City American Legion.

Memorials may be made to the Piper City American Legion or Piper City United Methodist Church.

Arrangements by Knapp-Redenius Funeral Home in Gilman.

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