----Source: Tribune-Record-Gleaner (Clark County, Wis.) 04/15/1981

Hempel, Ruth (1923 - 1981)

Word has been received that Mrs. Paul Hempel of Minneapolis, Minn., died unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, April 12, 1981.

Ruth (Dit) Hempel was born July 28, 1923.

She is survived by her husband, Paul eight Children, Jeff, Sheila, Sandy, Mike, Debbie, Brad, Paul, Jr., Heidi and ten grandchildren.

Paul Hempel and Bill Kuchenbecker operated the Chevrolet Garage in Greenwood from 1955 until 1965, when it burned. The garage was located on the city parking lot south of the Jolivette Shoe Store.

Mrs. Hempel had done much volunteer work with mentally ill and retarded children. Memorial may be sent to M.A.R.C., 2344 Nicollet Av. S., Minneapolis, Minn. 55404.