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Daniel Kemp, '68
Upon his graduation from Grand Valley State University with a B.S. in
chemistry Daniel Kemp, ’68 continued to Michigan State University and
Wayne State University where he would earn his M.S. in biochemistry.
In 1975, he graduated from the University of Detroit’s School of
Dentistry with a doctorate of dental surgery.
Before
becoming a dentist, Kemp worked for the Amway Corporation as a chemist
for research and development. He then taught chemistry and mathematics
for Belding areas schools until 1969 when he joined the Michigan Army
National Guard.
After completing his education, Kemp
accepted an adjunct teaching position for Grand Rapids Community
College (then Grand Rapids Junior College). There, he taught within
the dental hygiene and assisting programs. During this time, he was
also building a private practice on the Northeast side of Grand
Rapids.
Kemp has been honored with such awards as
Outstanding Young Man of America, Chairman of the Year by Grand Rapids
Jaycees, Who’s Who Among American Colleges and Universities, and the
Rene O. Rochan Award. He has also held memberships to the West
Michigan Dental Foundation, Kent County Dental Society, and as a board
member and chairman of Grand Valley State University.
Kemp
passed away in 1985.
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