Kamps, Richard "RJ"

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]