Kamps, Herman A.

Other Events:

• 1910 Census: 1910, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Biography: 1911; History of Outagamie County, Wisconsin Page 0950

Notes:

1910 Census:
Herman A Kamps 41
Mary C Kamps 40
Barbara M Kamps 19
Cecelia S Kamps 17
Harold H Kamps 13
Ralph H Kamps 10
Loraine H Kamps 7

Biography:
HERMAN A. KAMPS, president of the jewelry firm of H. A. Kamps Company, Incorporated, has been a well-known figure in the jewelry trade of this section for a number of years. He was born in Appleton, Wisconsin, March 8, 1865, a son of Gerhard and Katherine (Jansen) Kamps, who were born near the Rhine, Germany. They came to the United States during the '50s and located in Appleton about 1861, where Mr. Kamps engaged in the harness business until a few years prior to his death. He was a well-known and highly esteemed business citizen, and retired in comfortable circumstances. His death occurred September 14, 1893, and that of Katherine (Jansen) Kamps, April 20, 1873. They had a family of five children and Mr. Kamnps also had five children by a second marriage. Herman A. Kamps attended the public and high schools of Appleton, as well as the parochial school, and his first experience in the jewelry business was as clerk with L. M. Follett, in whose employ he continued two years. He then took a business course, and during the following nine years was employed by Max Mayer, at Appleton. For several years thereafter he was employed in different jewelry estabishments in this city, and at Milwaukee, but eventually returned to Mr. Mayer's employ, and at the time of the latter's death, in 1892, he bought a half interest in the business, the firm name becoming Mayer & Kamps. This connection continued for several years, when Mr. Kamps bought out the Mayer interest and formed the firm of H. A. Kamps Company, Incorporated, with himself as president and treasurer, M. C. Kamps as vice-president, and J. H. Bedessem as secretary. This business was established in 1880 in Appleton by Max Mayer, and is one of the old and reliable firms of the city. Under Mr. Kamps' management the business has increased steadily and now takes front rank with other Appleton jewelry houses. Kamps and his family are members of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, and he holds membership in the Knights of Columbus, the Catholic Order of Foresters, the Catholic Knights and St. Joseph's Society. On June 10, 1890, Mr. Kamps was married to Mary C. Bedessem, daughter of M. and Barbara (Bain) Bedessem, and they have had five children, namely: Barbara, Celia, Harold, Ralph and Laurine.

Herman married Bedessem, Mary 10 Jun 1890. Mary (daughter of Bedessem, Michael and Bain, Barbara) was born Abt 1867, Kenosha, Kenosha, Wisconsin, USA; died 25 Dec 1949, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Birth - Civil Record: 28 Nov 1896
• 1930 Census: 1930, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1940 Census: 1940, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

Birth - Civil Record:
Name: Harold Henry Kamps
Birth: 28 Nov 1896
Birth: Wisconsin;United States of America
Residence: Outagamie, Wisconsin
Other: Outagamie County

1930 Census:
Harold H Kamps33
Virginia L Kamps31
Virginia M Kamps4 [4 10/12]
Richard J Kamps1 [1 5/12]
Jerome H Kamps0 [2/12]
Wilma Schiefellain17

1940 Census:
Harold H Kamps43
Virginia V Kamps41
Virginia M Kamps14
Richard J Kamps11
Jerome H Kamps10

Harold married Lally, Virginia Bef 1925. Virginia was born 1 Jun 1897, Rhinelander, Oneida, Wisconsin, USA; died 21 Oct 1985. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1930 Census: 1930, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; Ed 13 Page 06b
• Obituary: 20 Jul 1959; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

1930 Census:
Ralph Kamps - 35
Barbara Kamps - 29
Mary Kamps - 8
Ralph Kamps - 6
Thomas Kamps - 4
Daniel Kamps - 4
James Kamps - 2 9/12
Barbara Kamps - 1

Obituary:
Section A, Page 14

Ralph married Goeser, Barbara Abt 1920. Barbara was born 21 Apr 1900, Menasha, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; died 3 Dec 1980; was buried , St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Lorrine married Krautkramer, Boniface Aft 1925. Boniface (son of Krautkramer, Joseph and Nackers, Mary) was born 14 Apr 1903, Wrightstown, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 26 Sep 1953; was buried , St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 13 Dec 2007; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Groh, Virginia Mae Kamps Virginia was born in Appleton, Wisconsin, on May 18, 1925. She entered Eternal Life on December 8, 2007, at the age of 82. Loving wife and best friend of James A. Groh for 59 years. Devoted mother of: James M. (Mary Swoboda), David (Mary LaGalbo), Robert, Elizabeth (Jerry DeWitt), Kevin (Bambi Wessel), Daniel (Amy Fetherston), Colleen (Edward Dunphy). She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and brothers Jerry and Dick Kamps. Virginia enjoyed volunteerism and believed strongly in it. James and Virginia enjoyed family activities and traveling. They spent as much time as possible in Door County, Wisconsin. Upon retirement, winters were spent in Florida. Virginia attended Lawrence College and Miss Brown's Business College after graduating from Appleton Senior High School. Favorite prayers: Serenity Prayer, Peace Prayer, and Memorare. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Saint Robert's Catholic Church in Shorewood. Interment at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Appleton, WI, was private for the family. Memorials in Virginia's name may be made to your favorite charity.
FEERICK FUNERAL HOME
414-962-8383 Shorewood
www.feerickfuneralhome.com

Virginia — Groh, James A. "Jim". (son of Groh, Frank Bernard and Miller, Mary Christina "Mamie") [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Military Service: Aft Sep 1946; Korea
• Obituary: 12 Oct 2012; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

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

Obituary:
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

Richard married Unknown, Charlsey Jo "Josie" [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Military Service: Bef 1956; US Air Force
• Occupation: Between 1957 and 1991
• Obituary: 6 May 2015; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Occupation:
Teacher Beaver Dam High School

Obituary:
Following a courageous battle with lymphoma, Jerome H. Kamps, 85, Beaver Dam, died on May 4, 2015. Jerry was born in Appleton, WI, on January 27, 1930. With an interjection of four years in the Air Force, he graduated from Lawrence University, Appleton WI, in 1956, and received an MFA degree in art education from the University of Wisconsin, Madison in 1963. He began teaching at the Beaver Dam High School in 1957, and retired in 1991.
He was a charter member and co-founder of the Beaver Dam Area Community Theatre and of the Beaver Dam Area Arts Association.
Jerry is survived by his wife Annette; children, Maureen (Art) Noe, Hartford; Colette (Steve) McLaughlin, Phoenix, AZ; Teresa (Greg) McCulloch, Baraboo; Jeremy Kamps (Trixie and her daughter, Sofia Kioko), Brooklyn, NY; his grandchildren, Jacob and Ryan Lawrence, Virginia and Grace Noe; and six step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by son, Steven Jerome in 1967; parents, Harold and Virginia (Lally) Kamps; sister, Virginia (James) Groh, and brother, Richard (Josie) Kamps.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Jerry will be held on Friday, May 8, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Katharine Drexel Parish, 511 S. Spring St., Beaver Dam. Father Michael Erwin will serve as celebrant. Immediately following the Mass, a luncheon will be served at Mission Hall. Inurnment will take place at St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery, Beaver Dam at a later date.
Visitation will take place on Thursday, May 7, 2015, from 5-8 p.m. at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam and also on Friday, prior to the Mass at church, beginning at 10:30 a.m.
Memorials may be directed to Beaver Dam Area Community Theatre, Beaver Dam Area Arts Association, Dodge County Historical Society, St. Katharine Drexel School, Hillside Hospice, or Cancer Research Center at UW-Madison.
Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services in Beaver Dam is honored to be serving the family. You may send private online condolences or sign the family's guest book at www.cstonefs.com.

Jerome married Unknown, Annette [Group Sheet]

Mary married Femal, Russell (son of Femal, Ernest James and Esler, Gertrude) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education - High School: 1940, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Education - High School: 1940, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Military Service: Between 10 Sep 1942 and 11 Jul 1943; WWII, Sergeant, 461st Bomb Squad, 331st Bomb Group

Notes:

Education - High School:
Appleton High School Class of 1940

Education - High School:
Appleton High School Class of 1940

Thomas married Hickinbotham, Jean M. (daughter of Hickinbotham, Arnold Charles and Reitzner, Sarah Elizabeth) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Military Service: Korean War
• 1930 Census: 1930, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; ED 13 Page 03b
• Death Record - Civil: 27 Jul 1950

Notes:

Military Service:
From Appleton

Name: Daniel F Kamps
Birth Date: 1926
Gender: Male
Race: Caucasian
Home City: Outagamie
Home State: Wisconsin
Citizen Status: US Citizen
Death Date: 27 Jul 1950
Processed Date: Nov 1979
Casualty Country: Korea
Casualty Type: Hostile - Killed
Casualty Cause: US Army - No Information Available
Casualty Air: US Army - No Information Available
Service Branch: US Army
Component: National Guard (ANG, AFNG, NGUS)
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Pay Grade: Second Lieutenant (U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps) Or Ensign (U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard)

1930 Census:
Ralph Kamps 35
Barbara Kamps 29
Mary Kamps 8
Ralph Kamps 6
Thomas Kamps 4
Daniel Kamps 4
James Kamps 2 9/12
Barbara Kamps 1

Death Record - Civil:
Name: Daniel F Kamps
Birth Date: 1926
Race: White
Home State: Wisconsin
Casualty Date: 27 Jul 1950
Casualty Country: South Korea
Casualty Type: Killed in Action OR Missing in Action, KIA
Group: KIA or Missing in Action, KIA
Branch: Infantry
Component: Organized Reserve Corps (ORC)
Rank: 2nd Lieutenant
Pay Grade: Second Lieutenant
Previous Detail: Missing in Action
Disposed Date: 27 Jul 1950
Disposed Place: South Korea
Organization: In Rgt
Unit #: 0029
Service Occupation: Field Communications Chief

Daniel married Grosser, Dorothy Marie Bef 1946. Dorothy (daughter of Grosser, Wenzel and Humm, Otillie) was born 10 May 1927, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 19 Jul 1991, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education - High School: Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Military Service: Bef 1946; WWII,
• Obituary: 19 Oct 2014; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Education - High School:
Appleton High School Class of

Obituary:
James Henry "Jiggs" Kamps, passed away peacefully in his chair at home on Saturday, October 18, 2014 with his wife by his side. He was born to Ralph and Barbara (Goeser) Kamps of Appleton on June 12, 1927. Jiggs attended Appleton West High School and went on to enlist in the Army. He proudly served his country during WWII. When he returned from Japan he went to work with his Dad as a beer distributor for Kingsbury Beer. He went on to work at Thilmany's until his retirement. James was united in marriage to Mary Lou McGoey on October 6, 1951. They just celebrated 63 years together. Jiggs family was very important to him. He enjoyed family get togethers watching his grandchildren participate in various activities. He was an avid Brewers and Packer fan and never missed a game and kept perfect stats. He also loved the game of cribbage and cherished the time spent playing with his son-in-laws and grandsons.
Jiggs is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary Lou, two daughters; Kara (Bernie) Hietpas, and Katie (Travis) Kroner, his grandchildren; Chris, Ali and Ben Hietpas, Audrey and Tyler Kamps, Kip and Kamryn Kroner, great grandchildren; Brayden and Charlotte Hietpas. He is further survived by his sisters, Mary Femal and Barbara Mahony, brother-in-law Gary McGoey and sisters-in-law, Norma McGrath and Jean Kamps, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Jiggs was preceded in death by his parents, his son Kevin and an infant daughter Mary.
A memorial mass will be held on Thursday, October 23, 2014 at 4:00 PM at HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH , 309 Desnoyer St., with Fr. Tom Pomeroy officiating. A time of visitation will be held on Thursday from 3:00 PM until the time of the mass at church. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wichmannfargo.com.
Jiggs and his family were very thankful for the daily visits from his friend Pete Kessler, the services provided by Thedacare Hospice, and to Dr. Michael Werner, for everything he did.

James married McGoey, Mary Lou 7 Oct 1951. Mary (daughter of McGoey, Thomas J. and Koehler, Louise M.) was born 6 Mar 1929, Ladysmith, Rusk, Wisconsin, USA; died 25 Aug 2015. [Group Sheet]

Sandra married Rohrer, Paul [Group Sheet]

Sue married Stephenson, Rollie [Group Sheet]

John married Smith, Anne Margaret (daughter of Smith, Jerome Conrad and Anton, Eunice Mae) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 6 Jun 2017; APC

Notes:

Obituary:
Mary Frances Kohl, age 68 of Sheboygan, passed away June 3rd, 2017 at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice surrounded by her family. She was born February 28, 1949 in Appleton to Daniel and Dorothy Grosser Kamps. Mary was a program supervisor for Sheboygan County Human Services for 26 years before retiring in 2002, prior to that she was employed by Manitowoc Human Services. She was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, her local book club, and she enjoyed gardening, playing the flute, ballet and shopping.
Mary is survived by her son Daniel (Andrew Clark) Kohl, one sister, Mary Kay Buck, and four brothers, Ralph Kamps, Jim Vanbommel, Joey Vanbommel and Kurt Vanbommel. She was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Dorothy, her step-father, John Van Bommel, a sister, Karen Kamps,and a brother, Marty Vanbommel.
A Celebration Of Life will be held at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, June 10, 2017, at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 2104 Geele Ave. Sheboygan with Pastor Kristin Berglund officiating. Relatives and friends are welcome at the Church on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the celebration.
A memorial fund has been established in Mary's name for the Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice or St. Peter Lutheran Church.
The Olson Funeral Home & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Mary's arrangements.
Mary's family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of Aurora Sheboygan Memorial Medical Center and Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice for their loving care and support.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on June 6, 2017

Mary married Kohl, Gary [Group Sheet]

Ralph married Phelan, Kay P. [Group Sheet]

Katie — Kroner, Travis. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 25 Mar 2007; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Kevin J. Kamps, Appleton, age 49, died unexpectedly Wednesday, March 21, 2007, at home. He was born June 13, 1957, in Kaukauna, to James and Mary (McGoey) Kamps. Kevin was a 1975 Kaukauna High School graduate and graduated from UW Oshkosh in 1980, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in History. He was employed by the State of Wisconsin as a Supervisor of Meat and Food Safety. Kevin enjoyed baseball, football, golf, and NASCAR racing.
He is survived by his parents: James and Mary Kamps, Appleton; his son, Tyler and daughter, Audrey, both at home; two sisters and brothers-in-law: Kara (Bernie) Hietpas, and their family, Christopher, Alexandria and Benjamin, Kaukauna, and Katie (Travis) Kroner, and their family, Kip and Kamryn, Combined Locks. He is further survived by his children's mother, Amy Basten, Appleton.
He was preceded in death by an infant sister, Mary.
Kevin's Funeral Services will be held at 5 p.m. on Monday, March 26, 2007, at Boettcher Family Funeral Home, 2401 Fieldcrest Dr., Kaukauna, with Fr. Jim Lucas officiating. Friends may call from 2 p.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established for his children's education. 920-766-2099

Kevin married Basten, Amy [Group Sheet]

Kara married Hietpas, Bernard "Bernie" (son of Hietpas, Donald H. and DeJong, Elizabeth Alice) [Group Sheet]