Feb. 21, 1940 - Sep. 30, 2026
Date of Service: Oct. 8, 2026
PAUL – Robert Neil Dempsay, age 86 of Paul, Idaho, passed away September 30, 2026, at Countryside Rehab Center in Rupert Idaho after a short illness.
Robert was born on February 21, 1940, in Rupert Idaho, the son of Floyd and Leona Dempsay. He attended school in Rupert, graduating from Minico in 1958. He married Arlene F. Thompson on November 6, 1959. They were blessed with two sons, Alan and Gary.
After graduating from Minico, he worked at Lockwood Graders and attended Magic Valley Christian College in Albion, Idaho. In 1963 the family moved to Southern California to continue his education. He earned a degree in Computer Science from Cal State-Los Angeles and an MBA from the University of Southern California. Later in life he earned his Doctorate(s) from Jacksonville Theological Seminar. In 1976 the family relocated to Rupert, Idaho, to be near family.
He worked at Idaho Norland in Paul, Idaho until retiring in 1987. In 1992 Robert and Arlene opened Arlene’s Bookkeeping which they ran until December 2025.
Robert enjoyed helping people. In California he served as a Scout Leader. He was actively involved in Kiwanis International and served for 15 plus years on the Paul Idaho City Council. He was an active member of Grace Community Church in Rupert Idaho. He is survived by his wife Arlene Dempsay, two sons Alan (Roxanna) Dempsay and Gary (Kathy) Dempsay, two grandchildren Sean (Jessica) Dempsay and Ryan Dempsay, his siblings Jerry (Rose) Dempsay of Ephrata, Washington and Jack (Linda) Dempsey of Waterford, Virginia. His was preceded in death by his parents Floyd and Leona Dempsay and his brother Dallas Dempsay.
The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 8, at Grace Community Church, located at 100 North Meridian in Rupert, Idaho.
A viewing for family and friends will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 7, at Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, located at 1350 E. 16th St. in Burley.
