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Donald J. "Buzz" Kampa, 90
St. Cloud, Minnesota
Nov. 20, 1925 ~ Nov. 19, 2016
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at St. Peter's Catholic Church in St. Cloud for Donald J. "Buzz" Kampa, age 90, of St. Cloud who passed away at the St. Cloud Hospital on Saturday, November 19, 2016. Reverend LeRoy Scheierl will officiate. Burial will take place at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls with full military honors.
Family and friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud and one hour prior to services at the church. Parish prayers will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.
Don was born on November 20, 1925 in Duelm, Minnesota to Peter and Mary (Balder) Kampa. He served honorably in the United States Army during the Pacific Theater in WWII. Don married Joyce Kipka on June 5, 1951 at St. John's Catholic Church in Foley. He worked at American Linen Supply Company for many years starting as a Routeman and ending as Sales Manager. Don volunteered at Whitney Senior Center in the woodshop and was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus Council #961, Eagles Aerie #622, the St. Cloud V.F.W. Granit Post #428, and the Waite Park American Legion Silver Star Post #428.
Don enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing, gardening, and woodworking. He especially treasured all the time spent with his family.
Don is survived by his wife of 65 years, Joyce; children, Diane (Tim) Ross of St. Cloud, Deb Kampa of Dayton Beach, FL, Joan (Charlie) Vandam of Missoula, MT, DeNae (Mike) Hiltner of St. Cloud, Jeff (Mary) Kampa of Spooner, WI, and Jerry (Eileen) Kampa of Sartell; 14 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and one on the way; brother, Merton (Carol) Kampa of St. Cloud; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers and sister, Jack, Marjorie Turner, Bob, and Lloyd.
A Special Thank You to the Staff at Central Minnesota Heart Center and the St. Cloud V. A. for all the care given to Don throughout his life.
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Mr Kampa always had a kind word to the little kid down the block. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Patty (Nolden) Lortz
November 28, 2016
Uncle Buzz was one of my very favorite uncles. Our families were very, very close. We celebrated Thanksgiving every year at thier house in St. Cloud and my sister, Lori and I couldn't wait to get there. All the Brainerd vacations, laughing, eating, being on the water, fishing and just plain fun family times. I was lucky enough to have been able to see him in April 2016. I will forever remember all of our good times and laughter and there is many, many of them. To my auntie Joy and all of my Kampa cousins, I am soo sorry for your loss.....with all of you he has left a great legacy!! Love to all of you!!
Julie Carter
November 23, 2016
Kampa Family:
Sending prayers and thoughts for your loss.
SHARON RYAN
November 23, 2016
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