Stephen Lee Kempen

December 29, 1952 - February 18, 2021

Stephen Lee Kempen, 68, of Watseka passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at his residence. Stephen was born December 29, 1952 in Watseka, the son of Milton and Dolores (Fox) Kempen. He was Baptized at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Martinton and Confirmed at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in L’Erable. He married Roberta Mae Bohlmann on October 24, 1998 at Calvary Lutheran Church in Watseka by Rev. Dean Bottjen. He is survived by his wife, Roberta Kempen of Watseka; one son Christopher Kempen; one brother, Kirk (Kim) Kempen of Arizona, two sisters, Diane (Larry) Buswell of Watseka, and Cindy Drollinger of Mahomet; two grandchildren, Lauryn and Cruz Kempen of Covington, IN; his mother-in-law, Barbara Bohlmann of Watseka; his brother-in-law, Kevin (Kim) Bohlmann of Watseka; and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; one son, Nicholas; and his father-in-law, Weldon Bohlmann. Stephen enjoyed powered parachuting. Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Watseka. Fr. Michael Powell will officiate. Memorials may be made to the donor's choice. Arrangements by Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka.