Michael Kempher Obituary

Michael Brian Kempher

Michael Brian Kempher, 64, of Findlay, passed away at 3:24 p.m. in Jacksonville, Florida, at Mayo Clinic Wednesday, March 19, 2025. He was born to Hugh Potter (predeceased) and Mary Barbara Lingman (predeceased) in Toledo, Ohio, March 4, 1961. His adoptive father was Bob Kempher (predeceased), and his stepfather was Wayne G. Orrender Jr. (predeceased).

Michael and Lori were married June 17, 1989. They had four wonderful children, Jennifer (Matthew) Findley of Owosso, Michigan, Shaylyn Mary Kempher (predeceased), Chase (Casey) Kempher of Rossford, and Olivia (Dalton) Kingery.

Michael's siblings, Mark (Karen) Potter of Manchester, MA, Matthew (Amy) Potter of Belchertown, MA, Lisa Spampinato of Salem, MA, Cindy Kempher of Findlay, and Bill (Joni) Orrender of Daytona Beach, FL; three grandchildren, Elizabeth and Maddie Findley, and Cillian Kempher also survive him.

He graduated from Oakwood High School in Dayton and went to school in Gainesville, Florida. Michael spent the last 25 years working at Whirlpool Corporation in Quality Department.

Michael was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.

Michael always enjoyed watching sports, such as Buckeyes on Saturdays, Bengals on Sundays, and the Reds anytime they were playing. Michael loved doing anything that involved his family and friends, especially spending time at the lake in the summer. Michael loved to travel, and cruising was his favorite mode of travel.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 2-6 p.m. Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Kirkpatrick-Behnke Funeral Home, 500 Lima Avenue, Findlay. Funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. Friday, March 28, 2025, at the funeral home with Pastor Will Stenke officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Michael's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, American Cancer Society, or American Heart Association.

Online condolences may be shared with the family via www.kirkpatrickbehnke.com