By Jim Meridith
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  • Visitation

    Sunday, January 26, 2020

    4:00 to 8:00 pm

    Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.

  • Service

    Monday, January 27, 2020

    10:00 am

    St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL.

  • Full Obituary

    Robert E. Lemp, 79, of Highland, IL, died Saturday, January 18, 2020, at St. Louis University Hospital.

    Bob was born March 18, 1940, to Clarence and Catherine (nee Connors) Lemp in Alton, IL. On September 8, 1962, he married Jean Rosenquist in Des Moines, Iowa.

    He was a member of St. Paul Church. Bob was also a member of the Knights of Columbus in Highland, IL

    He loved anything about cars. As a young man, he would go to the drag strip and watch the races. He also enjoyed camping and all types of sports. He would meet with his friends every month to spend time outdoors and play cards. He enjoyed Jazz music and belonged to the Jazz Club in St. Louis. But most of all, Bob enjoyed spending time with his family, and especially, spoiling his grandkids.

    He is survived by his wife, Jean Lemp, Highland, IL; children, Joseph (Jean) Lemp, Hoffman Estates, IL, and Theresa (Peter) Allman, Austin, TX; grandchildren, Steven and Elise Lemp, Hannah and Catherine Allman; brothers, Donald (Janet) Lemp, Lawrence (Marianne) Lemp, Michael (Mary) Lemp; sisters, Mary Sumner and Alice Lemp; sister-in-law, Bonita Lemp; many nieces and nephews.

    He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Catherine Lemp; sister, Margaret Raff; brother Gerald Lemp.

    Memorials may be made to the Knights of Columbus or St. Paul Capital Campaign.

    Visitation: Sunday, January 26, 2020, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm, at Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.

    Funeral Service: Monday, January 27, 2020, 10:00 am, at St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL.

    Clergy: Rev. Adam Zawadzki, Parochial Vicar

    Interment: At a Later Date

    Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.

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6 Condolences
 
  1. Maria Cunningham / January 21, 2020 at 10:28 am

    I will miss your jokes that you shared to brighten our days!! You were ONE of a kind!!!! A beautiful soul is now in Heaven with the Heavenly Father. I bet the trumpets were playing welcoming you. You will be truly missed Bob!!! Thank you for the laughter, smiles and friendship over the years. We will keep sharing your jokes.

  2. Carroll poletti / January 21, 2020 at 7:46 pm

    Will miss joking with you at the y. You and your wife will always be special to me ❤️ Love Annie oakly

  3. C. Wilson / January 22, 2020 at 7:41 am

    My thoughts and prayers are with the LEMP FAMILY in their time of grief. Please find peace during this most difficult time.

  4. Marsha Klug / January 22, 2020 at 4:29 pm

    Jean, I am sorry to hear that Bob passed away.
    Hugs and prayers for you.

  5. douglas budde / January 24, 2020 at 12:08 pm

    JEAN, OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU & YOUR FAMILY. BOB WAS A GREAT GUY & WILL BE MISSED. OUR LOVE, DOUG & JUDY BUDDE.

  6. Carol Skulski / January 29, 2020 at 5:48 pm

    Joe, Jean and Family,

    Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. May loving memories help ease your pain.

    Love,
    Mike and Carol Skulski

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