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BORN
1955
DIED
2010
Ray Camp Obituary
Harding H. S. Teacher
7/1/55 – 11/29/10
Preceded in death by parents. Survived by siblings, Steve (Barb), Sue (Dave) Sanft, Cindy (Bill) Swisher; 14 nieces & nephews; 7 grand nieces & nephews; his dog, Stella; numerous friends, and his extended family at Harding High School.
Ray Herbert Camp was born on July 1, 1955 (to Dr. Ray and Gladys Camp in Madison, MN) and was received by his Lord on Monday, November 29, 2010 (at the University of Minnesota Fairview Medical Center in Minneapolis).
A graduate of Mankato State, he was a teacher at St. Paul's Harding High School where he positively impacted hundreds of students and co-workers with his passion for learning, his honesty and integrity.
In spite of numerous health issues his entire life, he was a warm, spiritual, and positive individual who treated everyone with respect. Always a prankster, he loved life, golf, and lived each day to the fullest. After meeting a person once, he would remember their name, the names of their siblings and children, birth date, where they lived, as well as the color, year, make and model of the car they drove.
He had a wonderful ability to make everyone feel special and important and to know they have limitless boundaries on what they could accomplish with their life. He is our hero and will be greatly missed by his family, friends, his Harding family (staff, students and graduates), and his friends at Manitou Ridge Golf Course.
Visitation on Thurs., 12/2, 3-8PM at Wulff Funeral Home, 1485 White Bear Ave., St. Paul. Service on Fri., 12/3, 11AM at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 1965 E. County Rd. "E", White Bear Lake, with visitation 1 hr. prior. Memorials preferred.
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AB
November 25, 2024
Every year, right around Thanksgiving I am reminded of those times of being in your class, and experiencing your character from high school. Its one of the few things I can say I truly miss. Thank you for the memories. You are not forgotten!
Dave Hanson
November 25, 2021
I smile every time I see his picture and think of him. I've known him as "Herbie" since the day he was born. The struggles he faced in life didn't stop him. Such a trooper. We all can learn something from his strength. Loved him like a brother. He was.
Dawn
November 25, 2019
Herbie was a classmate of mine we had many good times and a lot of laughs he will always be remembered and is always in our hearts. We miss you Herbie but talked about you often.
July 1, 2015
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August 13, 2014
Thank you for being one of the strongest person I've known! And thank you for never giving up on the students! You are truly missed and loved by us all! Gone but will never be forgotten, love you!
November 29, 2011
You are not forgotten.
November 29, 2011
You are not forgotten (like you ever could be, but I thought I'd mention it anyway). See you on the other side, my friend.
July 2, 2011
Miss you Herbie!
July 1, 2011
Remembering you on your birthday. I hope you know how much you are missed.
December 29, 2010
He brought so much kindness to everything he did. Steve, Barb, Sue, Dave, Cindy, Bill, and all of his family, you are in my heart and prayers.
Craig Jensen
December 29, 2010
Herb we will miss you so much. You were the best!
December 29, 2010
It brings a smile to my face everytime I think of you and all the good times at the ranch .
Until we meet again.......
Sharon & Kim Smith
December 29, 2010
Sadly, we just learned of Herb's passing today. We knew him since 1989, and had many fun times with him at Diamond T Ranch. I'll always remember him and Little Joe serenading us with "you and me go fishin' in the dark." He bought our house in Richfield so we could have our ranch. We also have Chantelle's colt; he came to visit him a few years back. Rest in Peace Herb.... Sharon & Smitty
Judi
December 9, 2010
I'll always remember the fun times when you & Leslie came over. We had such fun.
Enjoy heaven. ......we enjoyed you!
Brock and Sarah Eckman
December 8, 2010
As sad as we are that you are no longer just down the block from us... we hope you are happy now... on a golf course. We miss you dearly.
K. Her
December 7, 2010
Rest in Peace my dear teacher. I'll always remember you.
December 5, 2010
Ray, you will be greatly missed by all of us at the Ridge. you had the greatest outlook on life of anybody that I have ever met. When we meet up again, the first beer is on me.
Shaughn
December 5, 2010
I will truly miss you Ray. You had, with out a doubt, the most positive attiude of any person that I have ever met. When we meet again, the first beer is on me.
Shaughn
December 5, 2010
We grew up across the alley from each other in a neighbor hood full of friends that have lasted forever. Herbie Touched us all cause his life was always full of medical complications but that never slowed him from living life to fullest degree. I feel so blessed to have had him as a friend. Our paths crossed very rarely in that last 40yrs but each time was filled with laughter about "car crazy stuff".My thoughts and prayers are with Steve,Sue and Cindy and all the students he touched.
Jon Hoover
Arrington,Tn
December 4, 2010
Mr. Camp was an inspiration to so many. His positive and "living the life" attitude was contagious. He will not be forgotten. Marianna Sullivan, Harding colleague
Dave Hanson
December 4, 2010
He will always be Herbie to us. Can you imagine what a personality a person with the name Herbie would have? Imagine that and multiply that by a thousand. Herbie was a great kid, maybe a bit mischievous, but he was liked by all.
By the age of 2, he was a car fanatic. I remember sitting on the curb of the highway in front of our house on a summer night. As dark as it was, Herbie could identify the head lights of a 1954, Chevy ...... Impala, .... 2 door or 1959 Chrysler, Imperial or any other car for that matter, a block away. I was in the ICU in the hospital 2 weeks ago. The nurses turned off one of the monitoring devices when the alarm went off. Beep .... Beep ... Beep. Almost sounds like a 51 Studebaker, I said. Herb responded, “49. I couldn’t see the smile with 2 air hoses in his mouth, but I knew it was there. I could see the gleam in his eye.
Proverbs 27:19 reads, “As water reflects a face, so a man’s heart reflects a man.......The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold but a man is tested by the praise he receives.” Look at the cards made by the students at the ICU. Look at the kids present at the funeral home. Listen to the stories told of a man that affected their lives. That’s testimony to a man that I will only remember as Herbie. I will remember his spunk. I will remember his laugh. I will always remember his spirit. That’s how we keep him alive in our hearts.
Phil Jahn
December 4, 2010
Mr. Camp was a great man and a fantastic teacher. As an alum, his teachings have touched my life and thousands of others. May his loved ones be at peace ~
Sam Lee
December 4, 2010
Mr.Camp was the best golf coach in world, He was a kind of grandfather that I never knew, taught his golf team about life and that we should cherish every single day as if it was going to be our last.Camp will forever be in our hearts and will never be forgotten.If the people we love are stolen from us, the way to have them live on is to never stop loving them. I hope that is happy fulfilling his heart with golf up there.
Sam Lee
Nancy Jacobson
December 3, 2010
Dear Steve, Sue, Cindy and all your families,
I wish to express my sincere sympathy to you all. To lose a sibling that has been so close to you and such a good friend must be horrible. I can't imagine losing Chris or Peter. We have become so close to one another as we've aged. Visiting with you all and Herb at the house after your Mom's funeral was a gift for me. Being an educator as Herb, we had much to discuss and many anecdotes to share. From all that I've read, Herb made his mark on Harding High. To be so highly praised by so many is a true sign of a teacher that poured their heart and soul into their students and their learning.
I wish I could have attended Herb's service, but the job of a teacher kept me away. Knowing you all, it was a celebration of Herbie's life. The photos are all precious and brought back so many memories of times I spent with you and at your home in Madison. Please know that my heart aches for you as you mourn the loss of your brother and your uncle. May he continue to be with you from his heavenly home.
With sincere sympathy,
Nancy Jacobson
December 3, 2010
May Ray Rest in Peace; he will be missed.
December 3, 2010
Bless the Memory of as we knew him Herbie !! He was always " FULL OF IT " A class mate and friend. Mike Stanley " Ducky " Class of 1976
Sheryl Skallerud
December 3, 2010
Thanks for the memories Herb!! You will never be forgotten! Sincere, Heartfelt Sympathies to Cindy, Sue, and Steve. Our class reunions will never be the same without you but you will never be forgotten!! RIP my Friend!
Colin Stuhr
December 3, 2010
Ray had a personality that was irreplacable. He brought a smile to everyone he talked to. Manitou Ridge Golf course will miss him dearly and will not be the same. I am ever so greatful i got the opportunity to meet and know Ray. Best wishes to the Camp family!
Alma Mendez
December 3, 2010
Ray, thanks for a being a great colleague and friend. I have enjoyed working and learning from you the last 4 years. I will miss seeing your friendly smile and talking with you at our social studies meetings. My deepest condolences to the Harding High school staff & students and to the Camp family
Bill and Linda Young
December 3, 2010
We would get to see Herbie alot on the weekends that he would come home to be with his mom. He was a very good son, and he loved his mom very much. Now he's with her in heaven. Rest in Peace Herbie! We'll miss You!!
Bob OConnell
December 3, 2010
Ray was a gentleman and a caring guy. I am truly happy that I had the opportunity to know him.
December 3, 2010
Ray, I will miss your unending smile and a handshake always at the ready. Harding and everyone else that knew you have indeed lost a great person.
Make sure you have a tee time ready for us when I join you one day.
John Vosejpka
Jessica
December 3, 2010
I was very upset to hear of the passing of Mr.Camp. Although I never had him for a teacher, I saw him often at Harding and he always had a smile and would stop to have a conversation with me. Once he found out I was a Brett Farve fan there was no stopping him. He always had something to say about him. I could never tell if he actually liked Farve or not. I will treasure those memories. Mr.Camp's family may you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Marlys Cheney
December 2, 2010
We are so sorry to hear this news. Herb had lots of friends from all directions. Fond and funny memories of that guy! So touching to read his students messages and how he loved people. Peace to you our friend. Marlys and Dave Cheney
Donicia Soliz
December 2, 2010
Words can't describe how you've helped me and how much I cherish you. You will be remembered.
A. Boden
December 2, 2010
Mr. Camp was one of those people that made the effort to get to know you, even if he didn't know you. All he had to do was acknowledge you were there. He was the kind of teacher that would engage his students by relating their lives to the world around them so that they'd understand there was so much more to life than the present. He meant a lot to a lot of people, for various reasons, and will be sorely missed among the Harding community.
Stephen Camp
December 2, 2010
Whether you knew him as Mr. Camp, Ray, Herb, Herbie, Huby, or Camp; you were dealing with quite a character.
His physical being started and ended with an extended hospital stay. In between were 55 plus years of "life." His enthusiasm and attitude was infectious. Yet he was silent about his physical issues.
Herb was the third of four children.
In our hometown of Madison, Minnesota, EVERYONE knew Herb.
But I need to mention how wonderful it has been to meet his coworkers and students. The words, cranes, and tributes have been uplifting. Our brother did, indeed, Pay It Forward.
December 2, 2010
I was so saddened to hear of Herbie's passing. He was a very good friend to my daughter, Niki, and I when he lived in Savage & we lived in Burnsville & Apple Valley. We spent alot of time with him in those years. I have very fond memories of that time. My prayers are with his family. Pam (Tucholke) Berhow Mandan, ND
Tom and Ann Fernholz
December 2, 2010
We're thinking of all of you "Camps", remembering our growing up with friends like you in Madison, and wishing this weren't so.
Tom and Ann Fernholz
Dawn (Tucholke) Maatz
December 2, 2010
To the Camp family you are in our thoughts and prayers. It sounds like Herbie made a big impact on all his students and kids at Harding. They are really going to miss him, along with everybody else. It would have been fun to spend a day in his classroom to see the teaching Herbie. You never heard Herbie complain about anything he always had a smile and something smart to say. I didn't realize he was the golf coach we should have played a few rounds he could have improved my game. There is going to be a void at the class reunions it was always good to see him. Blessed be his memory!
December 2, 2010
To the Camp family: Was so shocked and saddened to hear of Herbie's passing. Always enjoyed running into him when he was back in Madison, he would love to sit down and chat. We had alot of fun times back in the high school days. He will be greatly missed. With deepest sympathy, LuAnn Hegland (Larson)
Beth H.
December 2, 2010
You were very inspriational and I was truly blessed to have you as a teacher. Rest in peace Mr. Camp.
Karli Anderson
December 2, 2010
Mr. Camp was one of favorite teachers at Harding. He was a great teacher, but more than that he was a great friend. He always had time to listen to any problems I was dealing with and always had great knowledge and advice to offer. Whenever I was having a bad day, I could go to him and he would always know how to cheer me up. He never stopped smiling and laughing.
RIP Mr. Camp. You will be missed by all! I send thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.
Diego Tellez-Trejo
December 2, 2010
Even though I only knew Mr.Camp for a little over 3 months, he managed to leave such a great impression on me. He was kind, friendly, and quite funny. He was always willing to help and made an effort to know you and to bring out the best in each and everyone of us. He was always there. I thank God for have given me the priviledge, honor and blessing of meeting the great, wonderful and amazing person Mr.Camp was and still is. And even though he is now gone from us, the memory of his smile will keep illuminating our hearts and souls indefinitely. Thank you Mr.Camp... for everything.
Hannah Moreno
December 2, 2010
R.I.P Mr.Camp you will be missed.
Ger Vang
December 2, 2010
Mr.Camp was a good man and good teacher... He was my social study teacher when I was a senior .... Love that guy! But now hes gone and left us behind... Hes in a better place now... You take care up there mr.camp ... We will do the same down here...
craig dobberstein
December 2, 2010
Mr.Camp was a amazing teacher and amazing man altough i use to get into trouble by him alot lol he was one of my favorite teachers at harding high school
Rick Wilson
December 2, 2010
i never had mr.camp as a teacher but he knew me by name he was always cool and funny he was a good guy he will be missed
Joanna Pederson
December 2, 2010
You were a great teacher and a great person, you will be missed by many!!
Maria Keil
December 2, 2010
Ahh Camp...there is not a single bad thing I can say about you except that you left us too early. All our memories I will keep near and dear to my heart. You will be missed
Monce Moreno
December 2, 2010
THE World has lost a great Guy and Heaven has gain an Angel!! you will be missed!!!
Amber Lesney class of "01"
December 2, 2010
Ohhh Mr Camp... I get a smirk on my face when I hear your name. I have found myself talking about you to people in my life since I graduated. You really left your mark on us kids in school. You really listened and gave great advice when I needed someone there. I looked forward to 5th period when I would sit in class and actually want to learn! You made it fun. I remember bringing candy or treats to class (for myself)and you would just take it upon yourself to snatch whatever treats I had and gobble them up! So, I started bringing you your own treats! :)
You will be missed and never forgotten.. Thank you Mr. Camp for making a difference in my life.
Ashley Kuehl
December 2, 2010
Mr.Camp was an amazing teacher. He was very dedicated on making his students like myself to be successful in life. Rest in Peace Mr. Camp, you will be missed by many. Condolences out to the his family.
Ken and "Curl" Olson
December 2, 2010
Our sympathies to the Camp family. Herbie was the best. What a legacy he has left behind. Our class reunions just won't be the same.
scott lynch
December 2, 2010
i got to know ray at the golf course, where we talked hockey and golf. such a gentleman. on behalf of the mens club. ray, we will miss your smile. god bless.
Kathy Berg
December 2, 2010
Mr.Camp was one of the nicest guys with a caring heart.
he helped my daughter when in a tough situation & got her through.
he was caring,understanding & had a big heart.
Mr.Camp you will be missed.
our prayers also go out to your family.
Kathy Berg & family
Leah Seppi
December 2, 2010
I never personally had Mr.Camp as a teacher , but he was someone who impacted my life without a doubt . Not only was he a teacher , he was a friend who will deeply be missed . Harding High School will not be the same without him. Rest in Peace .
Judi Haugh
December 2, 2010
Herb was the sweetest guy with a big heart.
ALWAYS so nice and funny. You will be greatly missed.
I'm sure you're riding your great horse Chantelle up there.......enjoying heaven.
Shayna Petschen
December 2, 2010
I wish I could have said goodbye to Mr. Camp. He was an excellent teacher; one of the best. My deepest condolences go out to your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Golf Buddies
December 1, 2010
The Men's Club at Manitou Ridge sends it's thoughts and prayers. Ray was a class person and kind man. He will be truly missed, but not forgotten
andrew bursaw
December 1, 2010
Didnt like many things in High School, but Mr. Camp made things worthwhile. Straight shooter and never afraid to tell it like it is, thats why so many students love and admire him. Thank you for all those times for cutting me some slack in Econ. A. Bursaw C/O 2004
Birdseed
December 1, 2010
Herbie, Herbie, where do I start. You were my best friend in high school, Best Man at my wedding and a great friend throughout our entire lives. The stories I could tell about you. Obviously, you made a difference in many peoples lives and they and I will fondly remember you until we meet again.
December 1, 2010
We have lost a true friend.You are all in our thoughts and prayers.He may be gone but he will never be forgotten. Allan&Tina
Brandon Clemings
December 1, 2010
He will be missed by all of us at Manitou Ridge golf course. He was a pleasure to know and was an outstanding guy. I wish his family the best through this hard time!!
Bob and Pat Gerrits
December 1, 2010
Herbie was best man at our wedding some 33 years ago. He will always be a best man.
Stefanie Lindahl
December 1, 2010
Wonderful man. Will truely be missed.
Francie Lee
December 1, 2010
When I think about those 3000 cranes that we all made for you, I think you've silently made your wishes. rest in peace Mr. Camp. Not only did Harding lost a great teacher like you but America had lost one of the best educators! Sadly the future Harding Students won't get to know a great teacher like you. We'll miss you!
Tony Fitzgerald
December 1, 2010
As a former student I have had a lot of teachers in both high school and college and only a few are remembered as I do Mr. Camp. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
Megan Rogalla
December 1, 2010
Camp was such a great man. He touched the lives of everyone who has crossed his path. You cant remember harding high without remember mr.camp. Harding High will never be the same. You will be greatly missed.
Chet Bethel
December 1, 2010
Mr. Camp, you were a wonderful and great teacher, and a great golf coach always funny and always positive, I love you and I will always remember you, I will miss you Mr. Camp R.I.P I hope that you are really happy with god now :) R.I.P you great man
Kayla Osterkamp
December 1, 2010
Mr. Camp was a wonderful teacher to us all at Harding. It is hard to believe he will not grace the halls anymore. He was a wonderful man and a great teacher who will be greatly missed at Harding. My sincere condolences go out to his family and coworkers as well as all the students who had the honor of knowing him.
Brad & Mary (Nash) Grim
December 1, 2010
We thank God for every remembrance of Ray.
Lisa Stuhr
December 1, 2010
I met Ray almost ten years ago when i started working at Mantou Ridge Golf Course and I know I join with so many others who knew Ray in offering our deepest sympathy on his passing. He was such a great man who touched many lives!! We will miss him at the Ridge!
I want to express my sincerest condolences to Rays family and dear friends
lynanne evenson
December 1, 2010
mr camp was one of my favorite teachers at harding. words cant explain the happiness and fun that camp brought to my life
December 1, 2010
Thoughts and Prayers for the family as Heaven rejoices and celebrates their new angel. A teacher respected by so many students comes along rarely. Thank you Mr. Camp for being there for so many. Your wisdom will be greatly missed.
Valerie Evenson
December 1, 2010
I was a student of Mr.Camps for all four years of High School. There was no teacher who connected to students better than Mr.Camp, and you will be missed very much. You made your mark on Harding High School.
Jolene Evenson
December 1, 2010
Mr. Camp was such a wonderful person and teacher. I was a student of his for four years- He was my homeroom teacher as well as multiple social studies classes. He was always so fun and always so present in his students lives, especially in the case of my family. All 4 of my other siblings went to Harding and were taught by him and having Mr Camp was almost a rite of passage for us. I knew Mr Camp long before I ever even had him as a teacher due to my other siblings and how present he was in their lives. Mr Camp is one of my fondest memories from Harding High and he is missed dearly by all.
I want to express my sincerest condolences to Ms Holmes. When I attended Harding Ms Homes and Mr Camp were inseperable and I really wish her healing as well as all of the other teachers and students.
Brittany zorn
December 1, 2010
words can't even begin to describe how great of a person Mr. Camp was. I am lost for words since there are so many great things to say about him. He was the best role model and friend you could ask for in a teacher. He would always go out of his way to make everyone else's life easier. I will never forget how much he helped me out when I was pregnant in high school. I was put on bed rest and for three months and he would stop by at least once a week to drop off and pick up all my homework. I can truly say without him I would of probably gave up on school, but because of him I still graduated with the rest of my class. I think everyone can agree that we need a lot more people like Mr. Camp around in this world. My sympathy goes out to Mr. Camps family. We are all losing a great person in our life's. He will truly be missed by many, but god only seems to take the best of us first. Rest in peace Mr. Camp, we will miss you.
December 1, 2010
How do you even write the words down of a teacher who shaped, mentored and touched the lifes of so many Harding students in one way or another. Even if you didn't have Mr. Camp for a teacher, you still knew of him and his' ways. Food was a way to his' heart! Camp, you are always and forever going to be one of the best. You will be deeply missed and forever in my heart. Thank you for the talks, laughs, smiles and wisdom. Rest In Peace with the angels and watch over us all. We still need the teacher to show us the way and teach us.
To Mr. Camp's Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you and please find comfort that he is in no more pain.
Cindy Johnson
December 1, 2010
As a co-worker, I'm going to miss seeing you in the hallway early every morning. You always had something funny to say or viewpoint to share. I will miss your sense of humor. You have touched the lives of so many students.
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