Funeral Notice

St. Louis Fire Captain John Kemper

It is with deep sorrow and profound sadness that we announce the line of duty death of St. Louis Fire Captain John Kemper.  Captain Kemper was injured while battling a structural fire on July 5th, 2017 and died July 12, 2017.

Visitation

Thursday, July 20th, 2017

3:00PM - 8:00PM

Harris Stowe State University

3206 Laclede Avenue

St. Louis, Missouri 63103

Dr. Henry Givens, Jr. Administration Building

A Uniformed Member Walk-Through will occur at 7:00PM

Funeral Services

Friday, July 21st, 2017

11:00AM

Harris Stowe State University

3206 Laclede Avenue

St. Louis, Missouri 63103

Dr. Henry Givens, Jr. Administration Building

Firefighter Honors will be coordinate by the St. Louis Fire Department.  The Funeral Services will conclude at Harris Stowe State University.

Public Parking

Public parking available at the Saint Louis University Compton Avenue Parking Garage (N. Compton & Olive)

Public Safety Information

Honor Guard & Formal Casket Vigil

If your Honor Guard would like to participate in the formalized casket vigil or by performing other related honor guard functions, please contact:

Honor Guard Commander, Firefighter Ray Jones

jonesray@stlouis-mo.gov or 314.807.4901