Dean Keith Kemp

Dean Keith Kemp, 73, of Burlington, died Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington.

Born August 25, 1953, in Burlington, he was the son of Leon George and Dorothy Verona Younk Kemp. On June 6, 1998, he married the love of his life, Maureen Charlotte Mannion in Troy, MT. She passed away on February 25, 2026. 

Dean worked for Burlington Northern Railroad for many years.

Dean loved spending time outdoors, including hunting, shooting and fishing. He was a gifted wood worker as well and enjoyed building his own furniture. 

Survivors include three daughters, Monica Kemp, Leah Virginia (Byron) Droz both of Burlington and Siobhan McNulty of Bend, OR; two sons, Aziel R. Kemp and Nakoa Kemp both of Iowa; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Linda Turley of Burlington.

Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents and brother. Alan Kemp.

Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division Street.

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