Jim Hempel Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Jim Hempel of Sullivan, Missouri is shared. Jim, born on July 25, 1936, passed away on July 22, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Herman Ernest Hempel and Dorothy Hempel (Chapman); his daughter Sue Hempel; his grandsons, Tony Hempel and CJ Delcour; and his sister Kathryn Schatz.
He is survived by: his wife Cleo Hempel of Sullivan, MO; his children, Jimbo Hempel of Sullivan, MO, Jeff Hempel (Bambi) of Bourbon, MO and Chuck Hempel (Tracy) of Sullivan, MO; his grandchildren, Nicole Fellows (Steve), JD Hempel (Julia), Tia Nunn (Justin), Dustin Hempel (Tiffany Hoff) and Uriah Heady (Jessica); his stepgrandchildren, Micah and Chase Zancauske; and his sister Helen Stara (Ron) of Florida. He is also survived by 9 great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends.
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