Rep. Kuempel Dead After Possible Heart Attack
State Rep. Edmund Kuempel, R-Seguin, died this morning of an apparent heart attack. He was taken to Austin's Brackenridge Hospital with heart problems; an aide in his Capitol office said his defibrillator went off and said he was taken to the hospital.
Sources at the Capitol confirmed his death a short while later.
The Central Texas lawmaker was 67 years old. He took office in 1983 and ranks fifth in seniority in the 150-member House. He was in the running for Speaker in late 2008 and was one of 11 Republicans who met on a Friday night in January ...
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Donald Dickson via Texas Tribune on Facebook
You're a little behind on this story.
J.R. Labbe via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Statesman reporting that Kuempel died.
Donald Dickson via Texas Tribune on Facebook
He has.
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Yes, Ross has updated: http://www.texastribune.org/texas-politics/texas-house-of-representatives/rep-kuempel-dead-after-possible-heart-attack/
Murray Rhodes via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Sorry to see him go. He was a man of great humor and kindness.
Laura Dapkus via Texas Tribune on Facebook
It seemed like all kinds of people from all parties had a lot of affection for this man. Now more than ever we need reasonable and thoughtful people like Rep. Kuempel, and I am sorry to see him go.
Ross Smith via Texas Tribune on Facebook
He was a good man who served his constituents well.
Jenny Carter Aghamalian via Texas Tribune on Facebook
In early September, my mom and a friend visting from Seattle were touring the Capitol when they stopped to ask for directions to my office. The person they asked was Rep. Kuempel. Instead of just pointing them in the right direction, he loaded them up in his car and drove them down Congress, delivering them right to me door. They were amazed to learn he was an elected official - so kind, down-to-earth, and learning about them! He made that kind of an impression on everyone he met. God Bless!
Kraege Polan via Texas Tribune on Facebook
He was the last bastion of civility in Texas
government. Any member want to step up? He will be sorely missed.