Obituary: Drew Kemnitz, 35, of St. Charles

ST. CHARLES, IL — Drew J. Kemnitz, age 35, of St. Charles, passed away on August 16 from complications following an auto accident. He was born May 23, 1984 in Edina, MN. He was a graduate of St. Charles High School. He used his love of the outdoors and artistic ability in his career as an arborist. He was an avid mountain biker as well as a skilled and fearless climber. His warm smile and kind heart touched so many, he will be deeply missed. He was very much loved by his family and friends too numerous to count.

He is survived by his parents, Jim Kemnitz of Sycamore, his mother, Joyce Kemnitz of St. Charles; his siblings, Tim Kemnitz of Sycamore, Todd Kemnitz of Champaign and Kerie (Tim) Dinehart of Seattle, WA ; his nephew Clayton Dinehart and niece Elyse Dinehart. He was preceded in death by his brothers Blake Kemnitz and Kristofer Kemnitz.

Private prayer services will be held in his memory at St. Marks Lutheran Church St. Charles. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his honor to Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital. 26W171 Roosevelt Rd. Wheaton, IL 60189. marianjoy.org

For information please call Yurs Funeral Home 630-584-0060

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