John J. Kempf

John J. Kempf
From Notable Men of Wisconsin (1902)
14th & 16th State Treasurer of Wisconsin
In office
January 2, 1905 – January 7, 1907
GovernorRobert M. La Follette
James O. Davidson
Preceded byThomas M. Purtell
Succeeded byAndrew H. Dahl
In office
January 5, 1903 – July 30, 1904
GovernorRobert M. La Follette
Preceded byJames O. Davidson
Succeeded byThomas M. Purtell
Member of the Wisconsin Senate
from the 4th district
In office
January 7, 1889 – January 2, 1893
Preceded byJoseph W. Hoyt
Succeeded byJames W. Murphy
Personal details
Born(1857-05-04)May 4, 1857
Granville, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedAfter 1930
Political partyRepublican
Spouses
  • first wife
    (m. 1879; div. 1919)
  • Mary (died 1934)
OccupationShoemaker

John J. Kempf (May 4, 1857 – ??) was an American shoemaker, businessman, and politician. He was the 14th and 16th state treasurer of Wisconsin—he was removed from office by the governor in 1904 during his first term and then won election to return to office later that year. He also served in the Wisconsin State Senate, representing the north side of the city of Milwaukee.