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Albert L. "Chipper" Kampschaefer Jr.

Albert Kampschaefer Obituary

KAMPSCHAEFER, ALBERT L. "CHIPPER," JR., 62, of Fairdale, KY, passed away Monday, July 27, 2009.

He joined his mother, father and brother in the loving arms of our Lord.

He was an employee of Dynacraft and a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. He was an avid U of K fan.

Survivors are his spouse, Betty Massey; sons, Jeremy Kampschaefer (Laura), Jeff Kampschaefer (Sarah); daughter, Amy Dykes ( Dan); stepchildren, Stephanie Isaac (Gary), Wayne Terhune (Rose) and Kimberly Quire (Brice); brothers, Rickey and Corky Kampschaefer; sisters, Mary Tierney, Debbie French, Vicki Kampschaefer and Sandy Godsey; 14 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Thomas More Catholic Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. on Wednesday at Fairdale McDaniel Funeral Home.

Memorial gifts may be made to the funeral home.

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Published by Courier-Journal on Jul. 28, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Albert Kampschaefer

20 Entries

Vicky Kampschaefer Prewitt

July 24, 2023

Hello Big Brother, another year (14 exactly) has passed along and still hasn't gotten any easier not to be able to gather around with you and the rest of you that have made it inside the golden gates. Every time I fix kale greens for dinner, I always think of you for I know you loved them as well as myself. I stop by to visit when I can to say hello and clean off your resting place here on earth. Still Love you and miss you terribly xoxo
Little sis

Vicky Prewitt

July 22, 2022

Brother, always thinking of you and Lou and of course Mom and Dad. Really miss seeing your face mostly because I miss seeing you age like I've been aging over the years. I've become to look so much like momma you'd get a kick out of seeing me now, no doubt; cuz I laugh at myself in the mirror too. Miss the Sunday dinners at mom and dad with you also. Love and Miss you buddy. xxoo Till we see each other on the other side...Love you brother

Vicky Prewitt

July 27, 2020

Brother, still think of you a lot and missing you terribly.
Love you

Richard Kampschaefer

August 27, 2009

Chipper it has been one month today time goes by so fast we think of you all the time. My family will never forget you. You were the big bother to Ricky. A awnson brother in-law to Darlene and a super uncle to Paul,Chris and Tara. Beleive it or not a great uncle to Trenton,Mikayla,Mackenzie,Madalyn,Nick and Trenton. I will never forget the last thing that you said to me. We love you very much and we miss you. Tell Mon.Dad And Lou we miss them too and we love them. One day we will be together.

Stephanie Isaac

August 23, 2009

Al,

We came and saw you today again. We miss you more every single day. Mom misses you so much, and wants you to wait on her in heaven, I know you will. We will continue to come and see you every Sunday.

Love you always
Stephanie

Amy Kampschaefer Dykes

August 5, 2009

Thank you to all of our family and friends who have sent prayers, flowers, condolences, donations and phone calls during the last few weeks. You really don't know how great it is to have such family and friends at a time like this. Each one of you knew Dad in a different way and they were all special memories. Thank you for sharing them with us and reminding us that we never really know somebody until you hear what other people think about them. Thank you again for everything. "On on UK"

Darlene Kampschaeer

August 4, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

Colleen Smith

August 4, 2009

I, too, am a member of the Collins branch of the family. You have our deepest sympathies. It has been a long time since we have seen any of you, but when we were young we had family reunions on a fairly regular basis. Again, our sympathy goes out to you.
Colleen Collins Smith
1338 Main Street
Tell City IN 47586
[email protected]
812-547-7173

Quire, Terhune, Isaac

August 2, 2009

Papaw, We love you and we are going to miss you!!!!!

T.J., Tiffanie, Brittani, Kaitlin, Zachary, and Carrie Ann

Michael Kampschaefer

July 31, 2009

He was truely "Chipper". Whenever I would see him, he always talked to me like he just ran into me yesterday; even though it may have been 10 years. The last time we spoke, he told a grandkid that was trying desperately to get his attention that "he was busy talking to his cousin". He focused on the moment. Rest in peace...

Betty Massey

July 29, 2009

Albert, you know I loved you even though I didn't say it to you but, I did. I know I fussed at you about silly stuff but that too was because of my love for you.I have cried for you, but now I see you in a happier place and I will be there with you one day.I am always with you like when you were here with me. I love you and already miss you. I can't even go to the house to sleep without you. You will be forever in my heart.
P.S-(The lights are on for you)

Love Always Betty Ann

Candie Lally

July 29, 2009

Amy, Jeremy,& Jeffery....I am so sorry for your loss. I am in complete shock that all this has happened so fast. I don't really think that I even have the right words to say. I live so far away but over the years while visiting, I did spend many nights with your family and I loved your dad with all my heart. He was my uncle chipper.
I remember how he was with all my kids when they were little and how much fun they all thought he was (even though he looked kinda scary). I am going to miss him so much and I know my mom will too! I know he is with Papaw, Nenaw, and Lou and watching over all of us. I love you all!!!

Candie & Family

Isaac's

July 29, 2009

Al, you will be so greatly missed. We never called you dad but it never meant that you weren't because you were!!! We will keep mom safe and take care of her like you did. The grass on the other hand maybe different because nobody could cut it like you. Your flowers will bloom again next spring and so will you...We thought you would be here for forever but you are forever in our hearts.

Love you always and forever
Stephanie, Garry, Tiffanie, Zach, Daisy, Babee, and Bubba

Carla Owen

July 28, 2009

I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. I believe that Chipper's dad and my father were first cousins. My dad passed away in 1997. He was Jake Collins, son of Cecelia Collins of Tell City, IN. She was a sister to Elsie Kampschaefer. Did you have an aunt Lucille Carney? If you do, then we are related. We don't hear much from your family but think of the members we knew a long time ago quite often and wonder how they are. Once again, I was sorry to hear of the loss. Perhaps this can be passed on to someone who would know more about our family. Sincerely, Carla Collins Owen, 919 22nd Street Tell City, IN 47586 or [email protected]

Debbie Maynard

July 28, 2009

To Vicky and family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Vicky, I didn't know your brother, but it sure sounds like he must have been one heck of a guy. I am sure he will be watching over all of you until you all are once again together. I am so sorry for your loss.

My deepest heartfelt sympathy, Debbie

Jeff Kampschaefer

July 28, 2009

Dad, I hate to see you go so soon when you had a long life ahead of you. But you fought till the very end. The docs gave you 3hrs once you came off the vent and you just smiled and laughed at them in your sleep and gave us 13 more hours to spend with you. You wasnt leaving us till amy got their and we was all together again. I will miss you like crazy but treasure the moments we did have together. I love you dad. Watch over me at the firehouse and our family too. You truly are a brave and strong man to me. And I'm proud to call and tell people you were my dad. Rest in peace I love you dad. Your baby boy Jeff

Christine Vogt

July 28, 2009

Kampschaefer Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know I may not be the best at keeping in touch but you all are always in my thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.
Love
Christine

Ashley Rogers

July 28, 2009

Chipper.... I will miss you very much, I know that I haven't been around much, but the times when I did run into you it was good catching up with you.. I'm glad your safe and with the lord now, your there with your brother mother and father.. I love you very much and I will miss you very much, watch over me and keep me safe....

Julie Elkin

July 28, 2009

Stephanie and Betty my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Vicky Prewitt

July 28, 2009

I am so saddened that you have left us. I am still in shock that this has even happened. I hope you were not in pain and I know you were scared when I saw you last but now there is no more pain bro and you are with the lord mom, dad and you and Lou can keep mom and dad on there toes again! Just stay out of trouble and keep all eyes on the rest of us down here for we are the ones who need your guideance now.I will miss you terribly and your big ol Harry the Henderson smile you give me.
Love you big brother!
Your littlest sis,
Vicky Lynne

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