Kempf, Alvin F. Alvin F. Kempf, age 74 of Holton, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday morning, November 22, 2005 at his home. Al was born on November 29, 1930 in Sheridan Township to Werner E. and Maria Mary (Ellison) Kempf and graduated from Fremont High School in 1949. He later married Vera Cregg on September 9, 1950 at the family home in Holton and together they just celebrated their 55th Wedding Anniversary. Al had worked at the Teledyne Continental Motors Company in Muskegon for 25 years until his retirement in 1995. Al enjoyed living on the family farm where he raised draft horses, beef cattle, dairy cows, various crops throughout the years. He had been a tester for the Old Newaygo DHIA and had been a bricklayer and carpenter and had built many homes in the area. He was a lifelong member of 4H, served as 4H Leader of the Happy Hustlers 4H Club for 40 years and enjoyed helping many kids become involved in 4H. Al was also a member of the Holton Evangelical Lutheran Church. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Vera; his children, Alice Kempf of Holton; Joyce (Jack) Vincent of Holton; Stoney (Elise) Kempf of Holton; Matt (Lisa) Kempf of Holton; 10 grandchildren, Luke (Lori) Vincent of Hesperia; Larry Vincent; Katie Vincent; Travis Vincent; Sara Kempf; Clint Kempf; Maria Kempf; Melissa Kempf; Jocelyn Kempf; Felicia Kempf all of Holton; great grandchildren, Morgan Kempf, Colton Vincent; his brother, Nick (Doris) Kempf of Fremont; brother-in-law, Charles Comis of Fremont; several nieces, nephews and close friends. He was preceded in death by his sister, Virginia Mary Comis; sister-in-law, Carol Cregg. Funeral services were held on Sunday, November 27, 2005 from the Holton Evangelical Lutheran Church in Holton with Rev. Paul R. Zager and Pastor James Olson presiding with interment in the Holton Lutheran Cemetery. Friends may consider the Alvin Kempf Memorial Fund to benefit Newaygo County 4H for memorial contributions in memory of Al. Friends may also send condolences or share a memory with the Kempf Family online at www.crandellfh.com. God saw you were getting tired and a cure was not to be; He put his arms around you and whispered come with me. With tearful eyes I watched you suffer, and saw you fade away, although I love you dearly, O could not make you stay. Lord youre your arms around him, and in you loving care; mek up for all he suffered, and forgive all that seemed unfair. Arrangements by Crandell Funeral Home Fremont Chapel. Share a free confidential condolence to the Kempf Family Family on-line