E. Sue Kemper

RICHMOND, Ind. – E. Sue Kemper, age 74, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, September 12, 2018, at her home. Born August 23, 1944, in Wynona, Oklahoma, to Harvey and Ida Bossard Wetzel, Sue lived in Richmond most of her life. She formerly worked as a physical therapist and phlebotomist at Reid Hospital and sold Mary Kay. After retiring, Sue and her husband, Don moved to Florida, where she worked at Lee Memorial Hospital and The Pier Peddler. Sue loved working and spending time with her family and friends. Survivors include her stepdaughters, Kim (Ray) Hunsinger of Richmond, Kathi (Bob) Shock of Ossian, Indiana, and Sherrill (Scott) Haas of Liberty, Indiana; stepson, Jeff (Amy) Kemper of Ossian; step-grandchildren, Ray Hunsinger IV, Josh (Val) Hunsinger, Mike (Tiffany) Murphy, Ben (Brandy) Murphy, Kyle (Lanie) Murphy, Rick (Kristin) Haas, Casey (Adam) Rudicel, Kristina Haas, Rodney Haas, Brooke (Brian) Maurer, Ashley (Dakota Seal) Kemper, Cassie (Sam) Lind, Libby Kemper, and Gabriel Kemper; step-great-grandchildren, Landyn Blanton, Angeleana, Alyssa, and Adrian Quintero, Chelsey Newman, Taylor, Gavin, Clayton, and Emma Murphy, Christopher Fannin, Haley and Dalton Tolliver, Maddie Sheppard, Macie and McKinley Murphy, Essie Haas, Jerrick Rudicel, McKaelyn Cummins, Kinley Maurer, Jayden Hiatt, and Emberlyn Seal; sisters, Donna Forester of Richmond and Joyce Joy of Lovington, New Mexico; sisters-in-law, Doris (Ron) Luellen, Carol, Sally, Peggy, and Alma Wetzel, and Jackie Humphrey; nieces, including Debbie Cox and Susie Wetzel; nephews; and many friends. She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Donald L. Kemper, who died May 29, 2018; son, Norman Lee Cox; step-grandson, Brent Bragg; parents; sister, Frances Redeker; brothers, Wayne, Norman, Don, Darrel, and Gerald “Bud” Wetzel; and half-brother, Virgil Wetzel. There will be no public services for E. Sue Kemper. Burial will be in Earlham Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Doan & Mills Funeral Home, 790 National Road West, Richmond. Memorial contributions may be made to: American Cancer Society, Wayne County Unit, 5635 West 96th Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46278. Condolences may be sent to the family via the guest book at www.doanmillsfuneralhome.com.

E. Sue Kemper

August 23, 1944 - September 12, 2018