Robert Kemper, 78, of Schaumburg died Tuesday, January 3, 2017. Born July 25, 1938 in Chicago. Robert was a veteran of the U.S. Marines Corps and a Chicago Fire Fighter for 29 years. Beloved husband of the late Helene; caring stepfather of Michael (Margaret) Federow, Tina (Stephen) Scheffler and Mark Federow; cherished grandfather of Stephen (Jorrie), Nicole, Matthew (fiancé Katey Hunkler), Marco, Callie and Amelia; dear son of the late Werner and Margaret (nee Hoelters).

Cremation was private at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schamburg. A private interment for Robert and Helene will be held privately at St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery. 630-289-8054 or www.countrysidefuneralhomes.com.