Danny Kemmit
July 17, 1963-February 3, 2019
On Sunday, February 3,
2019, Danny A. Kemmit,
loving husband, father of
three, grandfather of three
and beloved friend passed
away unexpectedly at the
age of 55.
Danny was born July
17, 1963 in Minot, ND to
Gerald (Jerry) and Sharon
Kemmit. Danny spent his
youth in Minot, Surrey,
and Washburn, where for
worked as a trucker for
his father’s company GK
Trucking. He also worked
for many local trucking
and construction com-
panies, as an oil field safe-
ty technician, and most
recently with Rosen’s Dis-
tribution.
Danny was a proud gra-
duate of the NDSCS
machinist program. He
married Tamyra L.
McEwin on December 14,
1991 and together they
raised two sons, Joseph
and Matthew, one
daughter, Katelyn, as well
as two unofficially adopt-
ed children Michael and
Deseree.
Danny was a proud ad-
vocate, supporter, and
volunteer for many local
charities which focused
on supporting veterans,
active duty service
members, children, and
cancer research. He was
also a passionate out-
doorsman; his favorite
hobby being fishing with
his grandchildren. Danny
was an avid supporter and
fan of various local live
musicians, he loved
music and he loved shar-
ing it with others. He was
best known for his
unwavering honesty, in-
credible work ethic,
unique sense of humor,
and strong moral fiber.
He is preceded in death
by his father Gerald, and
his paternal grandparents
Albert and Lenore Kem-
mit and maternal
grandparents Oscar and
Alvina Hansen.
He is survived by: His
mother, Sharon; wife,
Tamyra; children, Joseph
(Natalia) Kemmit, Fargo,
Matthew Kemmit (Han-
nah Rovegno), East Grand
Forks, MN and Katelyn
(Robert) Hawkins, Minot;
siblings, Mark (Ronda),
Tammy and Jay, all of
Minot; grandchildren, Sta-
cey, Aleigha, and Jayce; as
well as many beloved
nieces, nephews, aunts,
uncles and cousins.
Memorial Service:
Thursday, February 7,
2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Hope
Lutheran Church, Surrey,
ND.
Signing of the Guest-
book: One hour prior to
the service at the church.
Those wishing to sign
an online guest register
are asked to go to www.
thompsonlarson.com and
share memories, anec-
dotes, and condolences.