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For out-of-town guests:
There are many hotel accommodations located just off Hwy 99 and Rosedale Highway/ Hwy 178, a few miles from Bakersfield College. For ease, we've compiled a non-comprehensive list of possible places to stay:

1. Doubletree by Hilton, 3100 Camino Del Rio Ct, Bakersfield, CA 93308; (661) 323-7111
2. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, 3540 Rosedale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93308; (661) 326-1111
3. Holiday Inn & Suites, 3927 Marriott Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93308; (661) 377-8000

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Obituary

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Robert "Bob" Louis Kempf, 64, of Bakersfield, CA who died unexpectedly on November 28, 2023, from health complications due to a previous stroke. His loss was completely unexpected and his family and friends are shocked and deeply saddened.

Bob was born on August 31, 1959, in Corona, CA to mother Hazel and father Robert Sr. He was passionate about acting from a young age. Bob …

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Community Involvement

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Empty Space Productions

Service Organization
A memory from Empty Space Productions
A few years worth of board photos with Bob. (, None)

A few years worth of board photos with Bob.

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Kern Shakespeare Festival

Service Organization
A memory from Kern Shakespeare Festival
KSF: Taming of the Shrew (, 1986)

KSF: Taming of the Shrew

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What causes did Bob care about most?
His theater family.
His theater family.
His theater family.
What was Bob's favorite color?
Blues, especially Dodger Blue. Grey, Purple, and occasionally yellow.
Blues, especially Dodger Blue. Grey, Purple, and occasionally yellow.
Blues, especially Dodger Blue. Grey, Purple, and occasionally yellow.
What were Bob's favorite foods?
Tomatoes. And Chile Relleno from any Mexican restaurant that listed it on their menu.
Tomatoes. And Chile Relleno from any Mexican restaurant that listed it on their menu.
Tomatoes. And Chile Relleno from any Mexican restaurant that listed it on their menu.
What were Bob's favorite vacation spots?
Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh, Scotland

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Born

August 31st, 1959
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Birth place

August 31st, 1959
Corona, CA
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Graduated from college

1982
California State University, Fresno, North Maple Avenue, Fresno, CA
Theatre Arts - Drama

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Robert "Bob" Kempf, Jr.