20955 W Tejas Trail, San Antonio, TX 78257, United States
Kemper attended Texas Military Institute (present-day TMI Episcopal).
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53706, United States
In 1939, Kemper received a bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
20955 W Tejas Trail, San Antonio, TX 78257, United States
Kemper attended Texas Military Institute (present-day TMI Episcopal).
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53706, United States
In 1939, Kemper received a bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
https://www.amazon.com/Cisneros-Portrait-New-American/dp/B001NHNLU0/?tag=2022091-20
1985
Kemper Wilson Diehl was born on September 27, 1918, in San Antonio, Texas, United States. He was a son of Chandler Diehl and Margaret Wilson Diehl. Chandler Diehl, Jr. was Kemper's brother. His grandfather, Col. Charles S. Diehl, was a co-owner of the San Antonio Light and also covered the Indian campaigns in the 1870's against the Sioux and Sitting Bull.
Initially, Kemper attended Texas Military Institute (present-day TMI Episcopal). In 1939, Kemper received a bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
In 1939, Diehl began his career in journalism, working as a cub reporter for the San Antonio Light. Between 1941 and 1945, he served in the United States Army, becoming first lieutenant and receiving the Bronze Star. When Diehl returned home, he went back to the San Antonio Light, but in 1964, he moved to the San Antonio Express-News. During his tenure at the San Antonio Express-News, Kemper acted as a political writer and columnist. In 1996, Kemper retired.
In 1985, Diehl, together with Jan Jarboe Russell, co-wrote "Cisneros: Portrait of a New American", a biography of a former Clinton cabinet member Henry Cisneros.
Kemper Wilson Diehl was one of Texas' most respected journalists, who worked at San Antonio Light and San Antonio Express-News. Also, he was known as the co-author of the book, titled "Cisneros: Portrait of a New American" (1985).
In addition, during his military service in the United States Army, Kemper received the Bronze Star and was appointed first lieutenant.
Physical Characteristics: Kemper suffered from prostate cancer.
Quotes from others about the person
"Kemper Diehl was one of the great Texas reporters. He had the respect of everybody in both political parties. He was honest. He was straightforward, and no one ever accused him of throwing a curve ball. I loved the man and respected him greatly." - George Bush Sr., former United States President
"Kemper was a confidant to many, many politicians and reporters and was widely admired by a very diverse group from David Broder to the folks at the San Antonio Current." - George Shipley, a journalist
Kemper married Mary Suzanne Farnum Diehl in 1941. She worked as a part-time feature writer at the Express-News in the late 1960's. Kemper and Mary's marriage produced two children - Andrew Kemper Diehl and Stephen Kemper Diehl. Mary died in 1997.
Charles S. Diehl was a co-owner of the San Antonio Light, who also covered the Indian campaigns in the 1870's against the Sioux and Sitting Bull.
