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Ryan Kamps Obituary
Green Bay - On April 16, 2018, we lost our beloved son, brother and friend. Ryan Kamps, 35, passed away at his home after struggling with mental health issues. He is now freed from his pain. He was born February 23, 1983, to Daniel and Debra (Bartz) Kamps. Ryan graduated as valedictorian from Pilgrim Lutheran School and with high honors from Green Bay West High School in 2001. During his time as a Wildcat he was a member of the National Honor Society, the recipient of the Brian LaViolette Scholarship, Student of the Year, and a standout baseball and basketball player. He continued his education at the University of Wisconsin Madison, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Materials and Science Engineering after an internship at Kohler. He lived and worked in Milwaukee as a metalurgical engineer.
Ryan was passionate about current events and social issues, and always up for a lively debate. Music spoke to him in a special way. He travelled coast to coast following Phish, and spent many hours listening to his extensive vinyl collection, especially the Grateful Dead, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, the Beatles and David Bowie. His analytical mind and his love of sports melded, and he could recite the statistics for his teams, the Packers, Brewers, Badgers, and the Bucks.
He will be forever missed by his beloved companion, Miles the Boxer; his parents, Dan and Deb Kamps; his sister Megan Kamps, and her fiancé, Judd Meyers; his maternal grandparents, Lois and Ervin Bartz; uncles and aunts, Mike and Carolyn Kamps, Vicky Bartz and Scott Bohm; Julie Bartz and Chuck Raasch; Don and Chris Bartz; many cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Robert and Laverne Kamps; and an uncle, Douglas Bartz.
Visitation will be from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Saturday at Proko-Wall Funeral Home, 1630 E. Mason St. A Celebration of His Life will take place at 7:00 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Rev. Scott Malme officiating. To send online condolences visit www.prokowall.com. In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a memorial fund has been established for the Boxer Animal Rescue, and to benefit mental health issues.
Today, a heart continues to beat, eyes regain the power of sight, a burn victim heals, and someone is able to run because of Ryan's gift of organ donation.
Peace, Love, Be Hippy
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Emilie Bryner
April 23, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember him from Pilgrim, he was always so sweet. My heart goes out to you.
Matt Bauman
April 21, 2018
Such a good heart, never really known you to look down on anyone. I hadnt seen a whole lot of you since school, but didnt miss a beat when we did. I was hit by the news and pray youre in a better place. Ill continue praying for your family and those closest, because I know theyre missing a great person.
Ajay Amarnani
April 21, 2018
Rest In Peace Kamps. You will be sorely missed. My deepest condolences to the family.
Bernadette Fandrey
April 21, 2018
Dear Dan, Deb and Family,
I am so very sorry for the passing of Ryan. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. Take care.
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Bob and Jackie Weier
April 21, 2018
Our hearts are deeply saddened in your loss. Wishing you hope and peace during this difficult time. We are unable to be with you today but know our love, hugs, thoughts and prayers are with you.
April 21, 2018
May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrrow. Those who pass on, God will keep in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincere condolences. (Psalm 116:15)
April 20, 2018
Dan & Deb.
Our deepest sympathy goes out to your family for the lose of such a wonderful young man.God Bless.
The family of Elaine Hodek.
Cindy Muther
April 20, 2018
Deb and Dan, So very sorry that Ryan leaves this life on earth way too young. Our prayers for you and yours will continue as you grieve for him. Cindy and Mike Muther
Brigette Murphy
April 20, 2018
I did not know Ryan but I would like to extend my deepest condolences to all who knew and loved him. May the love from family and friends help you through this difficult time.
Jan & Gary DeByl
April 19, 2018
Deb, Dan and Megan,
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. With deepest sympathy,
Jan & Gary DeByl
Bob & Ellen Lancelle
April 19, 2018
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our hearts break for all of you. Ryan was such a talented and gifted young man. I wish we could be there to give you all a hug but we're in AR.
Keeping you in our prayers
Jacob Rusch
April 19, 2018
I am so very saddened to hear of this, and so very sorry for your loss Dan, Debbie, and Megan.
Even in grade school, everyone knew that Ryan was a special person--he connected with everyone.
Ryan was an amazing friend to me growing up, and I will never forget him.
April 19, 2018
Dan, Debbie & Megan
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for you
I have fond memories of Ryan, Eric, Matt Z and Andre during their Pilgrim years
Abby Hanson
April 19, 2018
I am so very sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in how Ryan was ever so compassionate and more than understanding for me a couple years ago. My daughter was Miless dog walker and suddenly had a crisis in her life that required her moving from Milwaukee back home with us to work through this. In my conversations with Ryan informing him that she could no longer take care of Miles, his compassion was evident.
Jesse Hein
April 18, 2018
Forever my family, forever my brother.. That's how I'll always remember and love you- Ryan Kamps
Jennifer Kuehn
April 18, 2018
Ryan and I went to school at Green Bay West High. He friended everyone he came into contact with. He always knew what to say if you were having a bad day and need some cheering up. You will never be forgotten Ryan .
Patrick Hoeft
April 18, 2018
Fare thee well, Kamps
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