vived by his four children: Rachelle and Suzanne Dempster of Detroit, Michigan, Marc and Errol Dempster of California; a granddaughter: Sydney Dauter of Wyandotte, Michigan; one brother: Robert (Caroline) Dempster of Detroit Michigan; and three sisters: Rebecca (Dave) Heckman of Montour, Iowa; Diane Dempster of Melcher, Iowa; and Linda Dempster of Knoxville, Iowa; many nieces and nephews including Linda Lou Kinnaman of Tama and Regina Johns of Montour.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers and 1 sister.
Graveside services will be held at Forest Cemetery in Oskaloosa Tuesday June 9, 2020 at 10:00 AM with Sue Irving Officiating. According to the rules put in place by the Iowa Department of Public Health, proper social distancing and reasonable personal protective equipment is advised for attending a religious public event. The graveside service will be live streamed at the funeral home's YouTube Channel for those wishing to support the family from a distance. The Bates Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
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