Vincent J. VanCamp Sr.

Vincent J. VanCamp, Sr., passed away March 13, 2008, at Menorah Medical Center. Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 18, at St. Thomas More Church 11822 Holmes Rd., Kansas City, Mo. Mass of Christian Burial will follow the visitation at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Vincent was born March 10, 1918, in Kansas City, to Edward E. and Florence VanCamp. He was a graduate of De la Salle Academy and a veteran of the US Navy. Vincent then graduated from Findley Engineering and worked as an electrician for IBEW Local #124. He also worked as training director and was President of the IBEW Local #124. Vincent was past president of the Missouri State Labor Council AFL CIO and was a member of St. Thomas More Church. Vincent is survived by his wife of 68 years, Rita VanCamp; a son, Vincent VanCamp, Jr. and wife Ruth of Olathe, Kan.; a daughter, Gloria Meyers and husband Tom of Overland Park, Kan.; six grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren. Vincent was preceded in death by a son, Edward VanCamp; and two brothers, Larry and Ed VanCamp. Arrangements by the Muehlebach Funeral Home, (816) 444-2060. www.muehlebachchapel.com