Kamps, Richard "RJ"

1928 - 2012  (83 years)    Has 22 ancestors but no descendants in this family tree.

• Name	Kamps, Richard "RJ"
  Nickname	RJ
  Born	26 Oct 1928	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Gender	Male
  Military Service	Aft Sep 1946
  Korea
  Died	11 Oct 2012
  Obituary	12 Oct 2012
  Appleton Post Crescent
  Richard J. "R.J." Kamps, age 83, passed away surrounded by family, on Thursday, October 11, 2012. RJ was born in Appleton on October 26, 1928, to Harold and Virginia (Lally) Kamps. He was one of three in the family, including his sister Virginia "Ginny" and brother Jerry. RJ grew up in Appleton and graduated from Appleton Senior High School in 1946. He and five high school buddies joined the Army in September of 1946. RJ served in the Army of Occupation in Korea until March of 1948 when he was discharged as a sergeant. He then attended the University of Wisconsin and graduated in 1952 with a BS in Economics. RJ was in the sales management field for 41 years. He was active in founding VFW Post 10544 and was its initial Post Commander. RJ leaves many friends. His charismatic personality left a memorable impression on all who had the privilege of meeting him. His luncheon group, the R.O.M.E.O.s (Retired Old Men Eating Out) held special meaning to him. RJ is survived by his wife and best companion, Charlsey Jo "Josie" and four children, Kristi (Nathaniel) Kamps; Michael (Carol) Kamps; Lisa (John) Glaze; and Kathy (Bill) Houston. He is further survived by his stepchildren, John (Maria) Schachner; James (Paula) Schachner; and Susan Swanson. RJ is also survived by his brother Jerry (Annette) Kamps. He was preceded in death by his son, Rick, in 1993 and his sister Ginny in 2007. Memorial services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 13, 2012, at the GRAND MERIDIAN, 2621 N. Oneida Street, Appleton, with Mr. Bill Countney officiating. Friends are invited to join in a celebration of RJ's life at the VFW Clubhouse on Sunday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Online condolences may be offered at www.wichmannfargo.com Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from October 12 to October 13, 2012
  Other Info or Events	Marriage; possible? Name:Richard J Kamps Estimated Birth Year:1929 Age:48 Gender:M (Male) County of Residence:Outagamie Spouse:Kringel Spouse's Estimated Birth Year:1945 Spouse's Age:32 Spouse's Gender:F (Female) Spouse's County of Residence:Outagamie Marriage Date:16 Jul 1977 Marriage County:Outagamie Certificate Number:019582 Microfilm Roll Number:35
  Person ID	I160916	1FamilyTree | CarlaWright149368
  Last Modified	14 Nov 2015

  
  

  Father	Kamps, Harold Henry,   b. 28 Nov 1896,   d. 17 Dec 1974  (Age 78 years)
  Mother	Lally, Virginia,   b. 1 Jun 1897, Rhinelander, Oneida, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 21 Oct 1985  (Age 88 years)
  Family ID	F58857	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Unknown, Charlsey Jo "Josie"
  Last Modified	27 Jun 2014
  Family ID	F58856	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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