Harry W. Ehmpke Jr.
Harry W. Ehmpke Jr., 77, of Kentland, Indiana passed away at 1:18 p.m., Saturday, December 17, 2022, at George Ade Memorial Healthcare of Brook.
Harry was born November 5, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Harry W. Ehmpke Sr. and Irene Janicki. Harry was a graduate of Evergreen Park High School and would later graduate from Loyola University in 1985 and Illinois Benedictine College in 1987.
Mr. Ehmpke served in the United States Marine Corps from 1964 – 1968 as a Sergeant in the 7th Communications Battalion and was honorably discharged.
Harry was member of the Republican Party and the National Rifle Association. He was always so proud of his military service and the friendships he made with fellow veterans. He was all about the military.
Mr. Ehmpke worked at Madden Mental Health Center as a Licensed Clinical Practitioner.
In his spare time, Harry enjoyed gardening, traveling, camping, truck driving and spending days at the rifle range.
Surviving is a sister, Marion Westmoreland; two half-sisters, Elizabeth Kleinhaus and Deborah Maloney and two half-brothers, John & Gary Downes. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death with his parents is a sister, Linda C. Ivester and a son, Harry W. Ehmpke III.
Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home of Kentland; Fr. Rob Bernotas to officiate. Interment to follow in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery of Elwood, Illinois.
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