Thomas W. Kemper, 48, of Chickasaw, died at 12:45 p.m. July 14, 2009, at Paulding County Hospital. Death was due to natural causes.

He was born Aug. 9, 1960, in Coldwater to Werner and Viola Reier Kemper. His Mother survives in Chickasaw.

Other survivors are two brothers, Paul (Lori) Kemper, Chickasaw; and Jim (Deb) Kemper, New Bremen; two sisters, Betty (Norb) Weitzel, Fort Recovery, and Janet (Bill) Stachler, St. Henry.

Deceased are twin brothers, Ronald and Donald.

He was a member of Precious Blood Catholic Church, Chickasaw, and graduated in 1978 from Marion Local High School, Maria Stein.

Funeral Mass is 1 p.m. Friday at the church, the Rev. Tony Fortman officiating. Burial is at the church cemetery.

Calling is 6-8 p.m. Thursday and 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Friday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster.

Contributions can be made to Mercer County Mental Health Center.

Condolences can be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.