Hemp Family Obituaries of Clark County, Wisconsin
Adolph Augustus Hemp
Clark County Republican and Press, Neillsville, Wisconsin, December 25, 1919
Hemp, Adolph March 14, 1865 - December 18, 1919
Adolph Hemp died Dec. 18, 1919, after about a month illness from pneumonia, which despite every medical treatment and the best nursing.
Adolph Augustus Hemp was born in Arnswalde, Brandenburg, Germany, March 14, 1866. When a small boy he came to this country and has lived in Clark County, Wis. ever since. On Oct. 14, 1889, he was married to Miss Ella Christie. For several years they lived on their farm north of the city, and 13 years ago they moved to Neillsville, which has been their home since. Mr. Hemp was a good farmer and also possessed much mechanical skill. As proprietor of the planing mill he was much liked for his accommodating manner and his ability to do good work. In all his activities Mr. Hemp contributed in many ways to the development of this community and was a most useful man.
He leaves his wife, and one daughter, Mrs. Chas. Neff of the town of Levis. He leaves also five brothers: Fred, Albert, Ernst, Frank and Tony; and two sisters, Mrs. Aug. Wagner and Mrs. Gus Grap.
The burial services were conducted at the Reformed Church on Monday afternoon. The great number present at the services bears a silent testimony to the countless friendships the deceased had made during his earthly sojourn.
Amanda E. Kuester Hemp
Tribune-Record-Gleaner, Clark County, Wisconsin, February 14, 1990 - Sub. by Sara Hemp
Hemp, Amanda E. (1915 - 1990)
Amanda Hemp, 73, La Crosse, died Feb. 9, 1990, at Bethany St. Joseph's Nursing Home, La Crosse. Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 12, 1990, at Gesche Funeral Home, Neillsville. Rev. Erik Zingleman officiated. Burial was in Neillsville City Cemetery. Family members and friends served as pallbearers.
Amanda (Kuester) Hemp was born June 26, 1915, in the Town of York to Ferdinand and Anna (Bub) Kuester. She married John Hemp on Sept. 6, 1932, in Neillsville. He died Aug. 13, 1977. She was a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, Black River Falls.
Surviving her are one son, Ronald Hemp, La Crosse five sisters, Sadie O'Brien, Neillsville; Isabelle DeMert, Neillsville; Annie Zabler, West Allis; Beulah Landerman, Kenosha; Minnie Grap, Milwaukee; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Her parents, husband, one son (John), two grandchildren, two sisters and one brother preceded her in death.
Gesche Funeral Home, Inc., handled the arrangements.
Augusta "Anna" Scheel Hemp
Clark County Republican and Press, Neillsville, Wisconsin, June 18, 1914 - Sub. by Sara Hemp
Hemp, Augusta November 16, 1833 - June 15, 1914
Mrs. Augusta Hemp died at the home of her daughter in Weston, Clark County, June 15th, 1914, aged 80 years, 6 months and 29 days.
Deceased was born in Germany, her maiden name being Augusta Scheel. She grew to womanhood there and was married to Ludwig Hemp in 1854. They came to America in 1871, and settled on a farm in the town of Weston, which has been their home since. Her husband died in 1885 {May 09, 1895?}, and she continued to manage the farm with the aid of the children. Of their family of twelve children, nine are still living, namely: Otto, Fred, Louise (Mrs. Wegner), Adolph, Albert, Ernest, Anna (Mrs. Grap), Frank and Tony. She leaves also 34 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Hemp was one of that grand types of women who have done much in their everyday life to make the world better in many ways. To her industry and high Christian character, no only her family, but the entire community owes a debt of gratitude.
The funeral will be held this (Thursday) afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Globe Lutheran Church, Rev. H. Brandt officiating. Her six sons will act as pallbearers.
Ella Gertrude Hoffmann Hemp
Marshfield News Herald, Marshfield, Wisconsin, June 4, 2002 - Sub. by Sara Hemp
Hemp, Ella G. March 1, 1905 - June 2, 2002
Neillsville - Ella G. Hemp, age 97, of Neillsville, Clark County died Sunday, June 2, 2002, at the Memorial Nursing Home in Neillsville.
Ella Gertrude Hoffmann was born on March 1, 1905, in the Town of Weston, Clark County, the daughter of Franz and Martha (Kalsow) Hoffmann. She attended the Globe Grade School and then in 1920 she began working as a housekeeper for several families in the area. On June 10, 1925, she was united in marriage to Herman A. Hemp. They farmed in the town of Weston until 1970 at which time they retired and moved to town. Ella was a member of the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church and its Ladies Aid in Globe. She was a Gray lady, Hospital Volunteer from 1970 until 1996 and her hobbies included crocheting, cards and gardening.
Survivors include one daughter, Marian (Fred) Vornholt of Neillsville, one son, Robert (Jean) Hemp of San Antonio, Texas, six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, two sisters, Heldagarde and Erna and three brothers, William, Carl and Frank.
Funeral Services for Ella will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 6, 2002, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Globe. Pastor Kevin Hanke will officiate. Music will be provided by Karen Hoppa, organist Dawn Thoma and Pastor Kevin Hanke, vocalists. Interment will be in the Neillsville City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m., Thursday at the Church.
Casket Bearers are: Kurt Hediger, Jim Hemp, Gordon Thoma, John Vornholt, Mark Vornholt and Paul Vornholt.
The Gesche Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
John G. Hemp
Marshfield News Herald, Marshfield, Wood County, Wisconsin August 15, 1977, page 6 - Sub. by Sara Hemp
Hemp, John G. September 01, 1911 - August 13, 1977
Neillsville - Services for John G. Hemp, 65, Merrillan, who died early Saturday following a heart attack, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Georgas-Gesche Funeral Home in Neillsville. The Rev. Erik Zingleman of Black River Falls will officiate and burial will be in the Neillsville Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. today and Tuesday morning at the funeral home.
Mr. Hemp was born Sept. 1, 1911 in the Globe area in Clark County where he received his education. He farmed in the area for several eyars before moving to La Crosse where he worked for Gateway Transportation Co. He worked there for about 20 years, retiring in 1966.
He moved to Hatfield in 1968. He was a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Black River Falls. He married Amanda Kuester Sept. 24, 1932 in Neillsville, She survives.
Besides his widow, he is survived by one son Ronald, of La Crosse; two sisters, Mrs. Elsie Poppe and Mrs. Clara Mitte, both of Neillsville; three brothers, Leo of Neillsville, Arthur of Junction City and Paul of Rochester, Minn., and five grandchildren.
He is predeceased by one son.
Leon Louis Hemp
Clark Republican and Press, Neillsville, Wisconsin, July 8, 1920 - Sub. by Sara Hemp
Hemp, Leon (April 5, 1915 - June 27, 1920)
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Hemp mourn the death of their little son, Leon, who died June 27, 1920, at the Marshfield Hospital, aged 5 years, 2 months and 22 days. He was a bright and beautiful little boy and the whole community sympathizes with Mr. and Mrs. Hemp in their bereavement.
Funeral services were held in St. John's Lutheran Church and burial took place in the Neillsville Cemetery.
Herman "Louis" Louis Hemp
died: April 6, 1935
Neillsville Press, Neillsville, Clark County, Wisconsin, April 11, 1935 - Sub. by Sara Hemp
Hemp, Louis Herman
Louis Herman Hemp was born on Aug. 7, 1887, in the Town of Pine Valley. Here he attended the Mound school until he moved to this city with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hemp, in 1905. He received his religious instructions by the Sainted Rev. H. Brandt, and was confirmed in the year 1908 in an adult class. Mr. Hemp entered the estate of holy matrimony with Miss Emma Krejci on April 22, 1914. This union was blessed with three sons, one son, Leon, preceded his father in death on June 27, 1920, at the age of five years.
About six years ago the departed was compelled to resign his position at the Deep Rock oil station on account of ill health. Though the best of medical care was given him, yet the physicians soon pronounced that an incurable sickness had fastened itself upon him. He became and invalid and was care for by his beloved ones with untiring and patient efforts. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Hemp shared life's journey for 20 years, 11 months and 14 days. Last Saturday morning at 2 o'clock he departed, closed his eyes in death, having attained the age of 47 years, seven months and 29 days.
He leaves to mourn his early departure his widow, two sons, Warren and Marvin; his father, Mr. Fred Hemp; one sister, Mrs. Helen Jahr, one brother, William Hemp; all residing in our city. He also leaves a large number of other relatives and a host of friends.
The funeral was held Monday afternoon at St. John's Lutheran Church, Rev. Wm. Baumann officiating.
Note: He is buried in Neillsville Cemetery.
Marvin "Marv" LaVerne Hemp
Tribune-Record-Gleaner, Loyal, Clark County, Wisconsin August 21, 2002 - Sub. by Sara Hemp
Hemp, Marvin May 09, 1925 - August 12, 2002
Marvin L. Hemp, 77, Neillsville, died on Monday, Aug. 12, 2002, at Saint Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., on Thursday, Aug. 15, at the Gesche Funeral Home, Neillsville. Music was provided by Eileen Zank, organist, and Jodi Rueth, soloist. Pallbearers were his grandsons.
Marvin L. Hemp was born on May 9, 1925, in Eau Claire, to Louis and Emma (nee Krejci) Hemp. He attended Neillsville schools and graduated from Neillsville High School in 1942. He went to Green Bay and worked as a welder at the shipyards for a short time. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, and in 1943, completed pilots training and then attended engineering school in Mission, Texas. He was discharged from the service in 1945. He attended UW-Madison, graduating in 1949. He married Mae Bender on Sept. 10, 1949, in Dubuque, Iowa. He worked at the Farmers Store in Neillsville from February 1951 to January 1962. He was assistant highway commissioner for Clark County. He was then elected county highway commissioner in November 1962 and served in that job until his retirement in December 1989. His interests included hunting, fishing and spending time at his cottage on Lake Arbutus.
Survivors include his wife, Mae; four sons, Michael (Randi) Hemp, Hatfield, Mark (Linda) Hemp, Neillsville, Matthew (Leslie) Hemp, Neillsville, and Merlin (Chris Bayer) Hemp, Neillsville; seven grandchildren, Stefanie, Joshua, Andrew, Shawn, Jonathan, Lucas and Max; and one sister-in-law, Irene Hemp, Neillsville.
Preceding him in death were his parents; two brothers, Leon Hemp and Warren Hemp; and a granddaughter, Kailey Jade.
Gesche Funeral Home, Neillsville, assisted the family with arrangements.
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