Sandra Jeanne Kemp

Sandra Jeanne Kemp, born April 12, 1938 in Decatur IL. Died November 23, 2021 at NewAldaya Lifescapes, Cedar Falls, IA. Sandra was a graduate of Northern Illinois University earning a BS in 1960 and MS in 1967 in physical education. She attained an Administrative Endorsement in 1983 from the University of Iowa and continued with further studies at the Universities of Iowa, Northern Iowa, and Colorado. She had a special interest in sports psychology. "Miss Kemp" was known as an inspiring teacher and coach in Downers Grove IL for 9 years and at East Waterloo High School 30 years teaching and coaching. She was active in IAHPERD and other professional organizations.

Sandy was an avid outdoors person. She co-led the alpine studies program at East High for 5 years. She rode RAGBRAI, was a competitive bicycle racer, toured Ireland by bike; skied and hiked around the U.S.; coached swimming, golf, and many other sports. She trained and loved yellow labs, winning multiple ribbons and trophies in field trials. Sandy was the first women president of the Cedar Falls gun club.

Sandy had a passion for the arts as a skilled violinist, chorister with Metropolitan Chorale, artist, and wood carver. She collected wildlife art and pottery. A biblical scholar who enjoyed conversation and debate, Sandy had a deep religious faith and was a member of Nazareth Lutheran Church.

Survived by her brother, John F. (Lois) Kemp and niece, Pamela J. Kemp, and a family of friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Leona G Kemp-Redini and E. Lucien Kemp, a brother, Duane Kemp, and a sister-in-law, Carol Kemp.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 4, 2021, in Good Shepherd Chapel at NewAldaya Lifescapes. Memorials may be directed to Black Hawk County Conservation or Cedar Bend Humane Society. Dahl-Van Hove-Schoof Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be left at www.DahlFuneralHome.com.