George Bernard

Kemper

George Bernard Kemper, a beloved husband and father, passed away on November 10, 2026, in College Station, Texas, at the age of 77. He leaves behind a family who will deeply miss him and lovingly carry his memory forward.

George was born on August 14, 1949, in Maryville, Missouri, to Charles E. Kemper and Anna Mae Kemper (née Kohlleppel). He grew up in Conception Junction, Missouri, alongside his siblings, Dennis and Charlene.

A lifelong Catholic, George graduated from high school at St. John Vianney Seminary in 1969. His education later took him to the University of Missouri–Rolla, where he met Nancy Lea Luebbert—the beginning of a relationship that would span more than five decades.

George and Nancy married on June 6, 1970, and shared 56 years of marriage. Together, they built a family and welcomed their son, Damian Anthony, in 1977, and their daughter, Nicole Michele, in 1979.

George earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Northwest Missouri State in 1972, followed by his Master of Science degree in 1973. In 1979, he earned his Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Kansas. Despite receiving his doctorate from Kansas, George’s college loyalty remained firmly with the University of Missouri Tigers. Every football season, he faithfully supported the black and gold, and he loved traveling to football games to cheer on his team.

George and Nancy shared a love of the outdoors. They enjoyed camping and canoeing with friends in southern Missouri and learned to scuba dive together as a hobby. George also enjoyed cooking gourmet meals and spending time outside. Their travels took them to Ireland, Germany, Sweden, and England. George especially treasured their visit to Ireland.

Above all, George cherished time with family and friends. He was happiest surrounded by the people he loved and cared about. Throughout his travels and career, he formed many treasured friendships. Those relationships brought him great joy, and he loved spending time together.

His professional life included work at Hahnemann University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, before he joined the United States Air Force. During his Air Force career, George worked with NATO and U.S. pilots, and his work also included hyperbaric medicine. His career took him from Philadelphia to Wichita Falls, Texas; Edwards Air Force Base in California; and San Antonio, Texas.

After leaving the military, George continued sharing his knowledge as an adjunct professor and department chairman at the Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Center and School. There, he taught anatomy and physiology to physical therapists and medical doctors and trained nurses and those just beginning their careers in medicine. Through his teaching, his knowledge and influence extended to the many patients who would one day receive his students’ care.

He retired in 2019, closing a career that brought together medicine, education, and service to his country. George and Nancy eventually made their home in College Station, Texas, for retirement.

George was preceded in death by his parents, Charles E. Kemper and Anna Mae Kemper.

He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 56 years, Nancy Lea Kemper; his son, Damian Anthony Kemper, and daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Kemper, of Utopia, Texas; and his daughter, Nicole Michele Wyatt, and son-in-law, Yankton Wyatt, of College Station, Texas. He is also survived by his brother, Dennis Kemper, and his wife, Karen Kemper; his sister, Charlene Mattocks (née Kemper), and her husband, Jack Mattocks; his nephew, Brad Bakker, and his wife, Kate; his niece, Stephanie Lawrence (née Bakker), her husband, Scott, and their son, Dylan; and his nephew, Alex Bakker.

His degrees and professional accomplishments tell part of George’s story, but his place in his family’s hearts is the part that will endure most. To Nancy, he was her husband and companion for 56 years. To Damian and Nicole, he was Dad. His absence will be deeply felt, and the memories of their years together will remain precious.

A rosary will be prayed for George on December 4, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., followed by a funeral Mass with his cremated remains present at 10:30 a.m. Both services will take place at St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church, 1511 Highway 90 South, Anderson, Texas 77830. A reception will follow the Mass at the church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in George’s memory to the St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church Building Fund through the church’s online donation page⁠.