COUNCIL #367 - KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NORFOLK, VA COUNCIL 367 REMEMBERS
MICHAEL L TREMPER

 

Michael Leo Tremper NORFOLK - Michael Leo Tremper, 64, went to be with the Lord Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010, while at Sentara Heart Hospital. Born April 6, 1946 in Newport News, he was a son of the late Lewis Joseph Tremper Jr. and Agnes Marie Tremper. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by brothers, Christopher Wayne and Lewis Joseph Tremper III. Mike is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Jo Anna and was a devoted father to children, Christina Marie Burns and husband Blair Burns of Vienna, Va., and Kevin Michael Tremper and wife Lauren of Norfolk; grandchildren, Madeline Grace, Anna Lindsay, and Elijah Lewis Burns and Emma Nichole, Sarah Lindsey and Caleb Michael Tremper. Also to cherish his memory are his sisters, Ann Lockes and husband Clifford D. of Hampton and Mary Lynch and her husband Robert of Smithfield; and sisters-in-law, Linda Tremper of Yorktown and Monika Tremper of Hampton; seven nieces and nephews and eight great-nieces and -nephews and many dear friends. Mike was a financial advisor with Met Life Ins. Co. for 32 years and member of National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors. He was past president of the Wards Corner Optimist Club and immediate Past Governor of the Capital-VA District of Optimist International. He was an active member of St. Pius X Catholic Church in Norfolk. Over the years, Mike was involved in a variety of activities in his community including coaching Little League and working in political campaigns. He lovingly and generously gave of his time to his family and friends. A Mass of the Resurrection will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 22, in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Hampton, followed by burial in Parklawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 until 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, at H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Pius X Catholic Church, 7800 Halprin Drive, Norfolk, VA 23518; Wards Corner Optimist Club, 1304 Maplewood Ave., Norfolk, VA 23505 or Crossroads Church, 1127 Surrey Crescent, Norfolk, VA 23508