Keith Ray Zempel, 72, was born on June 28, 1945 to Franklin and Margrette Ribble Zempel in Waupaca, WI. He went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, May 29, 2018. Keith was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He served our country in the U.S. Army from October 1965 to September 1967. He worked at a dairy farm in Waupaca, WI for 20 years. Keith and his wife moved to Crossville, TN in 2000. Keith was a member of Central Baptist Church in Crossville, TN and a member of the Christian Motorcycle Association as Goodie Reps for the southeast region. He was self-employed in lawncare specialty. He also worked at the golf courses in Fairfield Glade.

He is survived by his mother, Margarette Ribble Zempel; wife, Marilyn Zempel; son, Bryan (Stacey) Zempel; daughters Christine (Troy) Ribble and Kimberly Johnson; grandchildren, Mercedes (Benjamin) Plitt, Charity (Timothy) Heckman, Breianna and Isaiah Ribble, Chryseis and Jeriah Zempel, Kayla (Josh) Belleu, Courtney Zempel, D.J. (McKayla) Johnson, and Nathaniell Johnson; 4 great grandchildren and 2 expected very soon; brothers, Ted (Barb) Zempel and David (Ruthann) Zempel; and sister, Judy (Alan) Betz.

He is preceded in death by his father, Franklin Zempel; and brother, Jerry Zempel.

Family will receive friends on Friday, June 8, 2018 from 10 to 11 at Central Baptist Church. A memorial service for Keith will also be held on Friday following visitation.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Keith Zempel’s name to Central Baptist Church, 1346 South Main St. Crossville, TN 38555 to be dispersed among his four favorite charities.