William Francis Kempf Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of William Francis Kempf of Castroville, Texas, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on December 3, 2024 at the age of 37. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Francis Kempf to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his grandfather Gerald "Gerry" Kempf. He is survived by: his wife Chelsea Marie Kempf (Rothe); his children, Grace Elizabeth, Belle Marie, Braden Andrew, Lillian Katherine and Blaise Eric; his parents, Franklin "Frankie" Kempf and Nadine Kempf; his brother Joshua Kempf; his nephews, Nicolas, Gabriel and Joseph; his niece Teresa; his grandparents, Francis of Castroville, Helen Lutz of Castroville, Renee (Kempf) of Castroville and Tschirhart (Rodney) of Castroville; his parents-in-law, John and Kimberly Rothe of D'Hanis; and his siblings-in-law, Brittany Sciarillo (Joseph), Nicole Jones (Nicholas), Megan Rothe and Clint Rothe (Caitlyn). He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, December 10th 2024 at 5:30 PM at the St. Louis Catholic Church (1306 Angelo St, Castroville, TX 78009). A rosary was held on Tuesday, December 10th 2024 at 7:30 PM at the same location. A funeral Mass was held on Wednesday, December 11th 2024 at 10:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Wednesday, December 11th 2024 at the St. Louis Catholic Cemetery (1306 Angelo St, Castroville, TX 78009).

Donations to St. Louis Catholic School can be mailed to 607 Madrid, Castroville, TX 78009. Donations to the new Catholic School should be mailed to 610 Madrid, Castroville, TX 78009 with checks made out to "St. Louis Parish" and the memo line "New Middle/High School.".