BOMBER MEMORIAL

DONALD W. "ROCKY" SEMMERN, JR. ~ Class of 1972
April 25, 1953 - March 1, 2013





Rocky passed away peacefully at Kadlec Medical Center on March 1, 2013, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born April 25, 1953 in Richland to Donald & Marie Semmern. He went to school in Richland all of his life and graduated from Columbia Richland High School in 1972. He joined the US Army in 1972 and was honorably discharged in May 1978. After returning from the Army he worked as a carpenter out in the area, retiring after 28 years.

Rocky's greatest enjoyment came from spending time with his loving daughter Amy, her husband, and his amazing grandkids. Rocky was most proud of the woman his daughter became and the unconditional love she showed him without limitations or conditions.

He was a devoted member of Redeemer Lutheran Church.

He is survived by his father, Donald Semmern, Sr.; sister, Cindy ('66) (Jim) VanWyck; daughter, Amy (Neil) Schroeder; grandsons, Laiten, Landen and Luke; nieces, Julee (Jayson) and Crissa.

He is preceded in death by his caring mother, Marie; best friend and brother, Steve ('74); and beautiful niece, Sami ('02).

Graveside services were held March 9th at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Richland. Funeral Services immediately followed at Redeemer Lutheran Church. Reception followed at the Sports Page in Kennewick.

The family would like to thank James, Carolyn and the staff in the ICU at Kadlec and Dr. Zander for his exceptional care.

Express your thoughts and memories in the online guest book at Einan's Funeral Home.