
Class of 1950
1950 Maroon Spotlight
Charles Kemnitz
Class President 47-48, D.E. Club 48-50.
1950 Graduation EditionPerry Daily Journal
Charles Kemnitz has been a member of the Distributive Education clubs of America for the past two years and served as president of his Sophomore class in 1947-48. Charles is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Kemnitz, 1115 Sixth street, and was born in Oklahoma City on Jan. 17, 1931. He plans to get a full-time job after his graduation.
Charles LeRoy Kemnitz
January 17, 1931 – June 24, 2008
Charles LeRoy Kemnitz, age 77, of Perry, OK, went to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday June 24, 2008, in Perry, Oklahoma.
Born January 17, 1931, in Oklahoma City, OK, he was the son of John and Katherine (Lau) Kemnitz later moving to Perry, OK. He graduated from Perry High School in 1950.
Charles married Laura Alice Kengle at the Christ Lutheran Church in Perry, OK, on January 6, 1951. In March 20, 1951, Charles joined the United States Navy and served his country with pride for 4 years.
Charles owned and operated the Kemnitz Oil Company for over 50 years and the company is still owned by his family today.
His hobbies included reading, cars, trucks, listening to music, and being a very hard worker.
Mr. Kemnitz is survived by his loving wife Laura; two sons: Craig Kemnitz and wife Ruby of Perry, OK and Brent Kemnitz and wife Kelly of Wichita, KS; one brother: Edward Kemnitz and wife Anita of Colona, IL; three grandchildren: Lauren Adams of Wichita, KS and Mackenzie and Madison Kemnitz of Wichita, KS.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Jr. Kemnitz.
Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 28, 2008, at the Christ Lutheran Church with Pastor William Metz officiating. Interment will be in the Grace Hill Cemetery. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Perry High School Baseball Team or the Christ Lutheran Church General Fund.