Ron and Sue Steiner: We just learned of Bobs passing and are in a state of shock as we write this. Bob was a best friend for years. As couples over the years, we spent many times together with Bob and Carol and were blessed to have their friendship. We had passionate discussions on politics and just about any subject and getting together with Bob and Carol for dinner, was always an event to look forward to.
As his friends well know, Bob was since his youth, a fervent Chicago Cubs fan and we spent many summer years watching the Cubs from the Wrigley Field Bleachers. There were many reasons to admire Bob, one stands out to us. He never forgot where he came from and even bragged about growing up in public housing and as a consequence, had an empathy and respect for those less fortunate. With love, we will never forget what his friendship meant to us.







 

 that he never forgot where he came from and even bragged about growing up in public housing which gave him a sensitivity and respect for those from poor backgrounds who struggle to get ahead as he did. He will be missed.



We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your husband!  You both have shared a beautiful life together   The loss is as deep as the love you two shared together and with your beautiful family!  Thinking of you w so much love and sadness!
💕🙏Teresa, Reggie, Courtney, Maggie, Billy, Clay and Sara 

We are surprised and saddened  by Bob’s passing  we’ll remember him as a dear friend and a fun relative.  The reunion on the farm  in Door County was highlighted by the pig Bob cooked in the spit. We spent many happy times with him in Illinois, Wisconsin and Michigan. 
Lou and Kathy Sandberg

  My most sincere sympathy to Carol and all the family.  Please know I am thinking of you and hoping each passing day will let in a little more sunshine for you.  I always thoroughly enjoyed the times when getting together with Carol and Bob, remembering his wonderful smile, calm demeanor and obvious love for cousin Carol.                                             With love,  Lynda Sandberg

Dear Carol and family, thinking of you. Bob was such a lovely man. So many fond memories of you both in the early days of Linden Gardens. Our heartfelt deepest condolences to you. 
Louise and Bob

Bob Kemp and I met in our mutual first year at Wheeling High School. In my second year I became a counselor and over the next four years Bob became a mentor to me in helping teenagers with their personal struggles.
Early in our  friendship we decided to play tennis as beginners. The hundreds of hours we spent on the tennis court became the basis for a lifelong friendship. Bob was the friend I could always count on.
He knew me better than anyone except my wife. I truly enjoyed his subtle humor and clever wit.
During the years despite his moves to Wisconsin and Florida our friendship endured.
We vacationed together, laughed together and argued together.
I will miss him greatly.
After his struggles in recent years I am happy he is in a far better place.
Rest in peace great friend.




Bob was a  friend  that conveyed "straight talk". Whenever we met, he would always ask, how I was, look me straight in the eye and then comment authentically on however I responded.  Conversations with Bob were engaging, fun and always real. A good listener who offered intelligent observations, many of which I not considered. My view is Bob epitomized the qualities of a good friend. I could not ask for more than that. Godspeed.
Jim


OBITUARY

Robert James Kemp

8 November, 1932 – 25 October, 2022

Wm. H. Scott Funeral Home

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