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Obituary — Harold Martin “Hal” Kempen

Harold Martin Kempen, known as “Harry” in his younger years and later as “Hal,” passed away on January 15, 2026, surrounded by family. He lived a full life devoted to family and marked by love of learning, humor, hard work, and deep care for those around him.

Hal was the son of Pete and Marie Kempen, a young Catholic couple of Dutch descent who already had three young children …

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My deepest sympathy to John & Laurie and all the family.  We always remembered Uncle Harry as the uncle who flew in a p…
My deepest sympathy to John & Laurie and all the family.  We always remembered Uncle Harry as the u…
My deepest sympathy to John & Laurie and all the family.  We alw…
I was so sorry to hear about Uncle Hal’s passing. I’m grateful that he was able to live such a long life—one filled wit…
I was so sorry to hear about Uncle Hal’s passing. I’m grateful that he was able to live such a long…
I was so sorry to hear about Uncle Hal’s passing. I’m grateful t…

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Born

July 18th, 1929
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Passed away

January 15th, 2026
Seattle, WA

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Harold "Hal" Kempen