Surnames: Hemp, Kuester, Sween, Granum

----Source: La Crosse Tribune (La Crosse, Wis.) 16 Oct. 2004

Hemp, Ronald D. (20 Dec. 1936 - 13 Oct. 2004)

Ronald D. Hemp, 67, of Onalaska died Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2004, at his home.

He was born Dec. 20, 1936, in Neillsville, Wis., to John Sr. and Amanda (Kuester) Hemp. Ron was employed by the city of La Crosse for many years until his retirement in 1996.

Survivors include a son, Brian (Michelle) Hemp and a grandson, Samuel Hemp, of La Crosse; a son, Rodney (Debbie) Hemp, two grandchildren, Dustin Hemp and Jamie (Josh) Quintana, and two great-grandchildren, Jesse and Carson Quintana, all of California; a sister-in-law, Alyce Sween of Holmen; and two nephews, Paul Hemp of Onalaska, and Robert Hemp of Holmen.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, John Hemp Jr., and a niece, Kathleen Granum.

In accordance with Ron's wishes, his body was cremated. Visitation was held Oct. 18, and there were no services.