KENNETH ALAN HEMMING

Kenneth Alan Hemming, 74, of Alpena, passed away Monday, May 5, 2025, at his home after an extended illness.

Kenneth was born to the late Gunnar and Florence (Chiconsky) Hemming on Aug. 29, 1950, in Dearborn. He was married to Dianne (LeFave) Hemming for 18 years. She survives him as well as his three children, Ryan Hemming, Mary-Ellen Hemming, Heather Hemming and their families; two stepsons, Devin (Summer) Hartman, Cole (Sara McLeskey) Hartman; special lifelong friendships with Timothy Cole, Jeff Still and Jeff Holt.

Ken was deeply devoted to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and prayed the rosary daily for many years. He was a member of All Saints Catholic Church of Alpena where he found many good friends in Christ. He deeply appreciated their prayers and loving thoughts which helped to carry him through his illness.

Ken loved sports, especially Detroit Tiger baseball. He collected sports memorabilia and was an umpire for local baseball and softball leagues in Sault Ste. Marie, MI where he lived for 30-plus years.

Ken graduated from Walled Lake High School in 1968 as the Salutatorian. He went on to graduate from Michigan State University and attended law school at the University of Michigan.

He spent much of his career specializing in grants and contracts with Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians and the Lake Superior State University from where he retired in 2017. He also served as the Board Director, Vice President and President of Sault Area Public Schools during his tenure on the Board.

Ken was preceded in death by his brother, Donald Hemming and sister, Linda Hemming.

Visitation will take place at St. Anne Church of All Saints Parish on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass of Christian Burial at noon with the Rev. Emmanuel Finbar officiating. Arrangements are being handled by the Bannan Funeral Home.

Interment: Holy Cross Cemetery

Memorials: Hospice of Michigan or any local youth sports program