Tim J Kuempel

Timothy J. Kuempel, age 64, of Guttenberg, IA, died Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, IA. He was born on May 22, 1952 in Dubuque, IA, the son of Robert (Bob) and Glee (Davis) Kuempel. Tim received his education from the Guttenberg High School where he graduated with the class of 1970. Over the years, Tim worked for Carlson Construction in Decorah, Kuempel Plumbing & Heating in Guttenberg and spent 25 years working for Black Hills Energy. On June 16, 1979, Tim was united in marriage with Kathy Haag at St. Marys Catholic Church in Guttenberg and were later blessed with two sons, Matt and Brian. Tim was a hard worker, who instilled that in his sons. He was the one many went to for advice, problem solving and to fix whatever needed fixing. Tim enjoyed hunting and being outdoors and walking his dogs. Most of all, Tim enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandsons since he loved being called "Papa". Tim will always be loved and cherished by his wife of 37 years, Kathy; two sons, Matt (Megan Gates) Kuempel of Oelwein & Brian Kuempel of Woodward; grandchildren, Zach, Kelley two brothers, Pat Kuempel of Guttenberg & Peter (Isabel) Kuempel and son, Juan of Leesburg, VA; mother in law, Lorraine Haag of Monticello; sister in law, Linda (John) Pashek of Tomahawk Wis; brother in law, Jeff (Pam) Haag of Cedar Rapids and many other relatives and friends. Tim was preceded in death by his parents & sister, Susan. Tim was known as a giving person and his final act of kindness was to give the gift of life through tissue donation. In lieu of flowers and all types of sympathy, memorials are preferred. Memorials may be sent to: Anita Fire Department, CAM Gridiron Club, Guttenberg Fire Department, Guttenberg Ambulance Service, Clayton Ridge Gridiron Club, any animal rescue league, QLI in Omaha Neb, Christopher Reeve Foundation for spinal cord research or memorials may also be made out in Tims memory and mailed to P.O. Box 729 Guttenberg, IA 52052. Service Information Visitation Friday June 24, 2016 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home and Crematory Services 207 South 1st Street Guttenberg, IA 52052 Visitation Saturday June 25, 2016 9:30 AM to 10:20 AM St. Mary's Catholic Church 520 S 2nd St Guttenberg, IA 52052 Funeral Mass Saturday June 25, 2016 10:30 AM St. Mary's Catholic Church 520 S 2nd St Guttenberg, IA 52052