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Dean Wampler Obituary
October 10, 1954 - August 3, 2022
Dean was raised in Lincoln, NE by his parents, Joe and Doris Wampler, along with his older brother, David. Dean met the love of his life, Vicki L Belz, in Junior High School. They started dating in High School. They graduated together from Lincoln Northeast High School in 1972. Dean graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University in 1976 with a Bachelor of Science Degree. He received his Doctor of Medicine from University of Nebraska College of Medicine in May 1978.
Dean and Vicki were married on December 20, 1975, in Lincoln. Their son, Travis L. was born on August 18, 1978, and their daughter, Ashley N. was born on October 4, 1980.
Dean worked at Physicians Clinic, Internal Medicine, from 1981-1993. He then changed his focus to Occupational Medicine in 1991 and helped develop programs at Methodist, Clarkson, and University Hospitals. He served as Physician and Medical Director at each. In 2000 Dean started CompChoice Occupational Health Services. With much dedication and time he built CompChoice into a well-respected practice. Dean worked full time until his death.
Dean was a wonderful physician but even more important to him was his family! He enjoyed traveling, cooking, photography, entertaining, and Elvis. Most people didn't know how much pain Dean worked through daily. He had suffered with Rheumatoid Arthritis for years. Through it all Dean lived his life full of love, family, and hard work. We all felt loved and safe when he was around.
Life will never be the same, but we are all better for the time he was with us.
Survived by Vicki, Dean's wife for almost 47 years; son, Travis (Kate); daughter Ashley Gloystein (Jesse); and grandchildren, Ben Wampler, and Reese, Reagan, and Paige Gloystein all from Omaha; and brother, David B. Wampler (Tracy Wilson). He was loved and will be missed by sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, numerous nieces and nephews, and great friends.
VISITATION: Tuesday, August 23rd, from 5-7pm at the West Center Chapel. Memorials are suggested to Rheumatoid Arthritis Research in care of: Arthritis Foundation Nebraska, 16614 Vinton Circle, Omaha, NE 68130; Nebraska Children's Home Society, 4939 South 118th Street, Omaha, NE 68137; or Saint Vincent de Paul School, 14330 Eagle Run Drive, Omaha, NE 68164.
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Heidi and Jeff Wilke
August 25, 2022
Vicki we are so sorry for your loss our prayers are with you and your beautiful family. Dean was such a great person and a great physician.
Sally Stalnaker, Arthritis Foundation Nebraska
August 22, 2022
Dear Vicki and Family,
So sorry to hear of Dean's passing. Thoughts and prayers to all during this time.
Lynn Wilson
August 19, 2022
To Dr. Wampler´s Family;
I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of this outstanding man. I never got the privilege of knowing him, but I have heard and do know that the Wampler family is a family that makes a difference in this world by all they do for others! Prayers and Sympathy to all of you!
Sincerely
Pastor Lynn Wilson
Becky Coleman RN
August 19, 2022
So very sorry for your loss to the Wampler family. He was a great doctor and consummate professional. So smart with unparalleled knowledge of the Occ Health world.
Bonnie Huneke
August 12, 2022
Dear Vicki and family,
We are so very sorry to hear about Dean's passing. I have such great memories of working along side of Dean during our time with the Medical Department at Union Pacific. May Dean's memory fill your hearts with comfort and peace.
Our heartfelt sympathy,
Bonnie & Dave Huneke
Barry Conover
August 11, 2022
My sympathy to the family for your loss.
Susan Taylor Arnot
August 10, 2022
Vicki, no words can ever ease your pain but I am forever sorry for your loss.
Debra (Hogan) Joy
August 9, 2022
My deepest condolences and prayers to his family.
Keith Sackschewsky
August 8, 2022
Sorry to hear of Dean's passing, never knew he was only one day older than me, prayers are with his family, RIP classmate.
Kathy Roy
August 8, 2022
So sorry for the loss of your loved one.
Celeste Reinhard
August 8, 2022
Vicky and Family, I´m so sorry for the loss of your husband and father! He was truly a kind and caring person! My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you in this difficult time!
Angela Harris
August 8, 2022
My condolences to Dr. Wamplers family. He was currently my Doctor in Omaha for my work. A very caring physician. So sad to hear.
Judy Attebery
August 7, 2022
My sincere sympathy to the family. Dr. Wampler was my doctor a long time ago and was a wonderful, compassionate and professional man. A great loss to all.
Vicki Anderson
August 7, 2022
I'm very sorry to hear of Dean's passing. Sympathies to Vicki and family.
Cindy Sundeen
August 7, 2022
I want all of the family to know I am so sorry to hear this. I knew Dean in high school and graduated with David at Lincoln Northeast. Dean was also my doctor for awhile in Omaha. He was a fantastic person. I am so sorry to hear this. You will all be in my thoughts.
Diane and Pat Betterman
August 7, 2022
We are so sorry to learn of Dean´s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Diane and Pat Betterman
Maureen and Steve Turner family
August 6, 2022
Sending our deepest condolences. Dean will always be remembered by us! A good neighbor, good doctor, good man.
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