Robert A. Van Kempen Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Robert A. Van Kempen (Bristol, Indiana), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Robert left this world on February 12, 2026 at the age of 66, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Mary Grace Van Kempen (Scott) and Henry Van Kempen (Margaret). He is survived by: his sisters, Linda Fleese of South Bend, IN and Kathryn Belich of Granger, IN; his nephews, Nick Belich, Ian Belich (Amanda) and Matthew Fleese; his niece Amy Czarnecki (Scott); and his great-nieces and great-nephews, Madison, Logan, Ethan, Anthony, Eli and Aidan.
Memorial donations in memory of Fr. Bob may be made to the church, the retired priest fund Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN 46801, or American Diabetes Association.
