Bernard J. Kemper, aged 80, of 420 Franklin street, prominent in political affairs in Butler for many years and a life-long resident of Butler county, died suddenly at the Butler County Memorial hospital at 2:25 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
Mr. Kemper had been in the hospital for three months. While picking apples in the yard at his home on Franklin street, he fell and fractured his hip. Removed to the hospital, he was apparently recovering and members of the family were making plans to remove him to his home this week.
In his usual spirits yesterday and apparently in good health, he suddenly collapsed and died.
Born in Clearfield township may 15, 1854, he resided in that district until 14 years of age when he came to Butler. He had resided in the city since that time. A shoemaker by trade, he retired from that business many years ago.
Active in city affairs for many years he was at the time of his death assessor of the Fourth ward, a position which he had held for 12 years. For six years he was justice of the peace in the Fourth ward while Butler was still a borough and in 1922 served as county tax collector.
He was a councilman on the Butler borough council for one term approximately 25 years ago and at the time of his death was a member of the board of county viewers, a position he had held through many administrations.
He was one of the last members of the famous Germania band of Butler and was a member of the National Guard Regimental band which played at the Centennial in Philadelphia in 1876.
During the early days of the Rivalry between the Goodwill and First ward Volunteer Fire departments, he was a member of the Goodwill department, located in the Second ward.
He was a member of St. Peter's Roman Catholic church of Butler, the Woodmen of the World, the Knights of Columbus, the B. P. O. E. 170 of Butler and the Holy Name Society of St. Peter's Catholic church.
He was a past exalted ruler of the Elks in Butler and had held offices in the lodge for many years. At the time of his death he was president of the board of directors of the Workingmen's Building and Loan Association in Butler.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Philomena Weingard Kemper; five sons, Wilbert and Raymond at home and Frank, Aloysius and Paul Kemper of Butler; two daughters, Mrs. Mary McLafferty and Mrs. Elenora Kreps of Butler; 16 grandchildren; two sisters, Miss Mary and Miss Eva Kemper, and three brothers, Frank, John and Anthony Kemper of Butler.
Funeral services will be held from St. Peter's Roman Catholic church at 9:30 o'clock Friday morning with Rev. A. J. Weisenberger officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter's cemetery.
Butler Eagle Nov. 14, 1934
Mr. Kemper had been in the hospital for three months. While picking apples in the yard at his home on Franklin street, he fell and fractured his hip. Removed to the hospital, he was apparently recovering and members of the family were making plans to remove him to his home this week.
In his usual spirits yesterday and apparently in good health, he suddenly collapsed and died.
Born in Clearfield township may 15, 1854, he resided in that district until 14 years of age when he came to Butler. He had resided in the city since that time. A shoemaker by trade, he retired from that business many years ago.
Active in city affairs for many years he was at the time of his death assessor of the Fourth ward, a position which he had held for 12 years. For six years he was justice of the peace in the Fourth ward while Butler was still a borough and in 1922 served as county tax collector.
He was a councilman on the Butler borough council for one term approximately 25 years ago and at the time of his death was a member of the board of county viewers, a position he had held through many administrations.
He was one of the last members of the famous Germania band of Butler and was a member of the National Guard Regimental band which played at the Centennial in Philadelphia in 1876.
During the early days of the Rivalry between the Goodwill and First ward Volunteer Fire departments, he was a member of the Goodwill department, located in the Second ward.
He was a member of St. Peter's Roman Catholic church of Butler, the Woodmen of the World, the Knights of Columbus, the B. P. O. E. 170 of Butler and the Holy Name Society of St. Peter's Catholic church.
He was a past exalted ruler of the Elks in Butler and had held offices in the lodge for many years. At the time of his death he was president of the board of directors of the Workingmen's Building and Loan Association in Butler.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Philomena Weingard Kemper; five sons, Wilbert and Raymond at home and Frank, Aloysius and Paul Kemper of Butler; two daughters, Mrs. Mary McLafferty and Mrs. Elenora Kreps of Butler; 16 grandchildren; two sisters, Miss Mary and Miss Eva Kemper, and three brothers, Frank, John and Anthony Kemper of Butler.
Funeral services will be held from St. Peter's Roman Catholic church at 9:30 o'clock Friday morning with Rev. A. J. Weisenberger officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter's cemetery.
Butler Eagle Nov. 14, 1934
Bernard J. Kemper, aged 80, of 420 Franklin street, prominent in political affairs in Butler for many years and a life-long resident of Butler county, died suddenly at the Butler County Memorial hospital at 2:25 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
Mr. Kemper had been in the hospital for three months. While picking apples in the yard at his home on Franklin street, he fell and fractured his hip. Removed to the hospital, he was apparently recovering and members of the family were making plans to remove him to his home this week.
In his usual spirits yesterday and apparently in good health, he suddenly collapsed and died.
Born in Clearfield township may 15, 1854, he resided in that district until 14 years of age when he came to Butler. He had resided in the city since that time. A shoemaker by trade, he retired from that business many years ago.
Active in city affairs for many years he was at the time of his death assessor of the Fourth ward, a position which he had held for 12 years. For six years he was justice of the peace in the Fourth ward while Butler was still a borough and in 1922 served as county tax collector.
He was a councilman on the Butler borough council for one term approximately 25 years ago and at the time of his death was a member of the board of county viewers, a position he had held through many administrations.
He was one of the last members of the famous Germania band of Butler and was a member of the National Guard Regimental band which played at the Centennial in Philadelphia in 1876.
During the early days of the Rivalry between the Goodwill and First ward Volunteer Fire departments, he was a member of the Goodwill department, located in the Second ward.
He was a member of St. Peter's Roman Catholic church of Butler, the Woodmen of the World, the Knights of Columbus, the B. P. O. E. 170 of Butler and the Holy Name Society of St. Peter's Catholic church.
He was a past exalted ruler of the Elks in Butler and had held offices in the lodge for many years. At the time of his death he was president of the board of directors of the Workingmen's Building and Loan Association in Butler.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Philomena Weingard Kemper; five sons, Wilbert and Raymond at home and Frank, Aloysius and Paul Kemper of Butler; two daughters, Mrs. Mary McLafferty and Mrs. Elenora Kreps of Butler; 16 grandchildren; two sisters, Miss Mary and Miss Eva Kemper, and three brothers, Frank, John and Anthony Kemper of Butler.
Funeral services will be held from St. Peter's Roman Catholic church at 9:30 o'clock Friday morning with Rev. A. J. Weisenberger officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter's cemetery.
Butler Eagle Nov. 14, 1934
Mr. Kemper had been in the hospital for three months. While picking apples in the yard at his home on Franklin street, he fell and fractured his hip. Removed to the hospital, he was apparently recovering and members of the family were making plans to remove him to his home this week.
In his usual spirits yesterday and apparently in good health, he suddenly collapsed and died.
Born in Clearfield township may 15, 1854, he resided in that district until 14 years of age when he came to Butler. He had resided in the city since that time. A shoemaker by trade, he retired from that business many years ago.
Active in city affairs for many years he was at the time of his death assessor of the Fourth ward, a position which he had held for 12 years. For six years he was justice of the peace in the Fourth ward while Butler was still a borough and in 1922 served as county tax collector.
He was a councilman on the Butler borough council for one term approximately 25 years ago and at the time of his death was a member of the board of county viewers, a position he had held through many administrations.
He was one of the last members of the famous Germania band of Butler and was a member of the National Guard Regimental band which played at the Centennial in Philadelphia in 1876.
During the early days of the Rivalry between the Goodwill and First ward Volunteer Fire departments, he was a member of the Goodwill department, located in the Second ward.
He was a member of St. Peter's Roman Catholic church of Butler, the Woodmen of the World, the Knights of Columbus, the B. P. O. E. 170 of Butler and the Holy Name Society of St. Peter's Catholic church.
He was a past exalted ruler of the Elks in Butler and had held offices in the lodge for many years. At the time of his death he was president of the board of directors of the Workingmen's Building and Loan Association in Butler.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Philomena Weingard Kemper; five sons, Wilbert and Raymond at home and Frank, Aloysius and Paul Kemper of Butler; two daughters, Mrs. Mary McLafferty and Mrs. Elenora Kreps of Butler; 16 grandchildren; two sisters, Miss Mary and Miss Eva Kemper, and three brothers, Frank, John and Anthony Kemper of Butler.
Funeral services will be held from St. Peter's Roman Catholic church at 9:30 o'clock Friday morning with Rev. A. J. Weisenberger officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter's cemetery.
Butler Eagle Nov. 14, 1934
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