Theresa F. Kempfer

Theresa F. Kempfer of Waubeka passed away Monday afternoon, April 29, 2024, at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton. She was 89 years old.

Theresa was born in Port Washington on Sept. 5, 1934, the daughter of Lawrence and Elizabeth (nee Mueller) Decker.

She spent her youth there, graduating from Port Washington High School with the Class of 1952.

Following, she married the love of her life, Roland “Buddy” Kempfer, on Feb. 7, 1953.

Theresa took great pride in her hobbies and passions, particularly her extensive involvement with the National Flag Day Foundation, of which she served as an officer for many years. She also enjoyed cardmaking and gardening.

Those left to cherish her memory include her sons Michael Kempfer of Grafton and Robert “Bob” (Kimberly) Kempfer of Mequon, her grandson Eric, stepgrandchildren Kelly (Ryan) Volke and Brandon (Kristen) Walls and great-grandchildren.

She is further survived by sister Barbara (Tom) Russert, nieces, nephews, other relatives and good friends Rose Leider and Dave Janik.

Theresa was preceded in death by her husband Buddy, her parents Lawrence and Elizabeth and her stepfather Erv Volke.

A memorial service will be held at 6:30  p.m. Friday, June 7, at Eernisse Funeral Home, 1600 W. Grand Ave., Port Washington. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Friday from 5 p.m. until services begin at 6:30 p.m.

Theresa will be laid to rest beside her husband at St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery in Waubeka the following day.

Memorials in Theresa’s name are suggested to the National Flag Day Foundation.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the doctors and nurses at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton for the wonderful care of Theresa.

Eernisse Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com.