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Matthew Kamprath Obituary
Dec 29, 1959 - Oct 31, 2009
Omaha. Survived by parents, Roger and Shirley Kamprath; sister, Pattie Banner; daughter, Alicia Crook; grandchildren, Bella and Tanner; niece, Sarah Banner; many family, friends, and fellow actors.
MEMORIAL SERVICE Thursday 11am at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 5020 Grand Ave. Private Family Inurnment. In lieu of flowers, Memorials to St. Paul Scholarship Fund or the Open Door Mission. ROEDER MORTUARY
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Memories and Condolences
for Matthew Kamprath
Mike Cannizzaro
December 2, 2009
The reason I went to see "A Christmas Carol" was because of him. He shall never be forgotten.
Yvonne Bechtold
November 30, 2009
Just learned of Matt's passing recently. So sorry that those who love him have been temporarily separated from his but know that Heaven has been rollicking with laughter since he arrived. Love to you, Roger, Shirley, and Pattie
Sarah Banner
November 13, 2009
I'm Matt's niece and im at school rite now and googled him and found this page. I am soooooo sad that he died and really need the prayers rite now.
Cheryl Lee
November 9, 2009
My heartfelt condolences to the Family of Matt. I went to NW also and was in a drama class with him. He had an amazingly incredible gift of acting. One of a few people who was able to speak with almost any accent to assist him in portraying whatever character that he was "clothed" with while on stage. I also, like others, have seen him in a few productions in Omaha - my favorite of course was seeing him portray Scrooge, he "wore" him well.
You all have such amazing stories and memories of Matt that he will never be truly gone - don't stop talking about him and sharing with one another all of the stories and memories - these can never be taken from you. I pray that God will comfort all of you because He is close to the brokenhearted, and His touch is always filled with grace, mercy and compassion. He is the balm of Gilead - let Jesus bind up every wound and sorrow.
Cheryl
Sara Templeton
November 9, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of Matt's passing. He was my very first acting teacher at the Emmy Gifford and I was SO incredibly lucky to do several shows with him there as well. All of my memories of him are fond and will be cherished forever. He truly inspired me. And boy did he make me laugh. Thank you, Matt!!!!
Barb (Kanka) Walker
November 6, 2009
Heartfelt Condolences to Matt's Family... I only knew Matt because of a summer musical for the Omaha Public Schools...My Fair Lady and he was (of course) Henry Higgins. I was the prop-master. We had such great times that summer. Thinking of Matt always brings a smile to my face.
Polly Iverson-Bailey
November 5, 2009
Dear Shirley,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I was saddened to hear of his passing. I didn't know Matt but remember always hearing about his "acting bug" when you and I worked a K-mart. I am glad he was able to follow his life's passion with your help and support. I was especially glad when I got to see him in a performance at the playhouse. He was marvelous. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family in your time of sorrow. May you find comfort in your faith, friends,family and your memories.
Les Fors
November 5, 2009
Matts family;
I'm sorry to hear of the passing of Matt. I attended Northwest High with him. He was a great actor back then and harbored no ill will towards anyone. He will be missed on the stage. Now he is performing for the greatest of them all.
Lorraine Boyd
November 5, 2009
I didn't know Matt personally, but I greatly admired his acting skill. He was the best local actor I ever saw, and his fun and caring personality came through every time. I am so sorry he is gone. I know he will be sorely missed by many, not the least of which is me. All my prayers.
Kurt Holdorf
November 4, 2009
I knew Matt in High School--very fun to be around. Also witnessed his acting skills up close since I worked on the stage crew. He took acting seriously even then. You could tell he would be doing it on a bigger scale after graduation. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
WARREN REYNOLDS II
November 4, 2009
TO MATT FAMILY,
MAN SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS MATT DEATH I WENT TO NORTHWEST HIGH WITH MATT I GRADUATED 79 BUT MATT WANTED TO LEARN TO SIGN LANGUAGE SO HE CAN COMMUNICATE TO ME RICHARD AND CAROLYN HARMON WE WERE ALL DEAF BUT HE SAID TO ME THAT THE BEAUTY OF IT TO SIGN EACH OTHER.
NOW MATT IS IN GOD HAND !!
MATT SEE YA REAL SOON BUDDY BYE FOR NOW .
Steve Priesman
November 4, 2009
To Matt's family,
I had the privilege of meeting Matt when my son was a child actor at the old Emmy Gifford and was in a show with Matt. I saw more of Matt when he was in the Caravan and also performing in Playhouse shows. I was fortunate enough to stage manage several shows that Matt was performing in. My entire family became friends with Matt. We often heard him saying "those damn Priesmans" in a way that only Matt could deliver. I'm sure he's in heaven now commenting on all the fuss people are making.
Lorie Miller
November 4, 2009
Shirley, Roger and Family,
Keeping you in my thoughts and my prayers.
Lorie (Kmart)
Vera Volk
November 4, 2009
I am remembering our days together at St. Paul. We were ping pong partners in 7th-8th grade. We were pretty good coming moving up the ranks from the lowest ranked partnership!!!
The circle is always open.
Merry Meet.
Merry Part.
Merry Meet again in Spirit!
Vera Mae Volk
November 4, 2009
Roger, Shirley, Patti, and Family,
I never had much opportunity to know Matt as he grew up, but I did his parents. Matt grew up in a family from which he inherited his values towards family and the people around him. I know that now he is in an even better place. Roger, Shirley, Patti, his loss will be painful, but with God's help will heal. Barbara and I extend to you our deepest sympathy.
J. Hight (Pierre, SD)
Mark Olsen
November 4, 2009
Matt made an impact on me 25 years ago when we did a show together at the old Emmy Gifford Children's Theatre. I was just a kid back then and I admired and respected his gifts. He was hilarious and so much fun to be around. My sincere condolences to his family in this time of sadness.
Jeanne Shelton
November 4, 2009
To Matt's family,
I was so very sorry to learn of Matt's passing - my thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. I had the great good fortune to see Matt an stage a number of times; I have also worked backstage at the Omaha Community Playhouse for a number of shows that he was in; and, I was blessed to have stage managed 3 shows with him in the cast: 'Our Country's Good', 'The Underpants', and ;Give 'Em Hell, Harry' In fact the main reason that I agreed to stage manage 'Harry' was that I would once again be able to work with this wonderful man and brilliant actor. Matty was easy to work with, unfailingly cheerful and had an irreverent sense of humor. In addition, he was quirte simply one of the best actors I have ever been privileged to work with.
We can take solace that he is no longer in pain, and his suffereng has ended. But, Oh, Matty.... we will miss you!
November 4, 2009
Dear Pattie,
I am so sorry to learn of the loss of your brother. May God's loving hand help heal your sorrow and touch your heart with the peace only He can give. With Deep Sympathy, Jane Gray
D. Scott Glasser
November 4, 2009
The faculty and students of the UNO Department of Theatre share your loss of a remarkable man. We also celebrate the memory of Matt's gifts as a consummate actor of great skill, charm, wit and grace. Our thoughts are with you.
Carol Lindsay
November 4, 2009
It's so very sad to hear that Matt is gone! We did a few plays together in high school and at UNO. He made what could have been deadly dull rehearsals fun and fruitful. He treated everyone from actors to stagehands with kindness and dignity. It was so comfortable to be onstage with him - it made me a better actor.
In later years when I would come to see him work, I just had to go backstage and tell him what a great job he'd done. It was always fun to catch up with him. I will miss that!
Kristin Watkins
November 4, 2009
To Matt's family-
Thank you for sharing with the world the wonderful gift that was Matt. I began acting with him as a child at the Junior Theatre and eventually had the pleasure of working with him through the Caravan for five years. Matt was one of the reasons I have loved theatre my whole life - his rigor at his craft and dedication to the theatre is an example for us all - not to mention his irreverence. He will be sorely missed.
Deepest condolences - Kristin Watkins
Carl & Jan Keller
November 3, 2009
Pattie,
So sorry to hear about your brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
November 3, 2009
Dear Roger, Shirley,& Pattie,
We extend our deepest sympathy and want you to know that you are and will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. With Love & Prayers from Ron and Betty Tull
Billy Ott
November 3, 2009
To all of Matt's family so very sorry to hear of his passing. I'm a stage crew member from Somerville New Jersey Matt and I became quick friends and what fun he was!! The whole crew at Raritan Valley Community College will miss him . Matt till we meet again
Love ya man Billy Ott
Connor Meuret
November 3, 2009
I loved Matty. I travelsed with him on the Nebraska theatre Caravan's tour of a Christmas Carol. I have many warm and funny momories because of him. I will miss and think of him often. God Bless
Sr. Bernie Misson
November 3, 2009
Roger and Shirley, so sorry to hear of Matt's passing. Know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers during these hard times of loss.
Karen & Francis Larson
November 3, 2009
On behalf the Northwest Alumni Association and fellow classmates of Pattie and Matt, we extend our deepest sympathies to Matt's family. May you feel the prayers and support of many friends.
Kathleen Byrd
November 3, 2009
I had the privelege of sharing the stage with Matt in "Give'm Hell Harry" and what a wonderful experience it was. I did not know him well but he seemed very giving. He talked about his family, especially his mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Kathleen Byrd
Susan Collins
November 3, 2009
Dear Shirley, Roger and Pattie,
It was a great privilege for me to create theater with Matt for over twenty years at the Omaha Playhouse and the Nebraska Theatre Caravan. He is one of the finest actors I have ever known as well as being an amazingly funny, irreverent, and great hearted human being. I know how much his family meant to him - my heart is with all of you at this time. Matt is well known in many parts of the United States for his stellar performance as Ebenezer Scrooge in the 21 years he toured with the Nebraska Theatre Caravan's production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Matthew was filled with the same benevolent heart and the great yuletide spirit that first inspired Charles Dickens to write such a character. We will miss our Matty, our dear Mr. Scrooge and all the other amazing people he created on our stages.
With love and sorrow,
Susie Baer Collins
Associate Artistic Director, Omaha Community Playhouse
This is Matt as Leonardo Da Vinci in a Nebraska Theatre Caravan Production of TAKE THE SKY.
November 3, 2009
Sandy (Shaw) Nord
November 3, 2009
My deepest sympathy on the passing of Matt. I went to school with Matt and have fond memories of him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
NWHS Classmate
Christy Minturn
November 3, 2009
Roger and Shirley, I am so sorry to hear about Matt. I'm praying for the two of you and your family. God Bless You and miss you lots.
K McDonnell
November 3, 2009
My prayers are with you all at this most difficult time. Know, that life beyond this earth is glorious, and Matt is now in the most glorious place of all ... healthy, happy, and will now guide and watch over you all.
Please accept my deepest sympathy.
NWHS Classmate
November 3, 2009
Matthew,will be missed. He was exciting to work with and a wonderful human being. Our condolances to his family and close friends.
-- The Gomez Family
Liz and Ricky Smith
November 3, 2009
What a characther! You will be missed my many people. Liz Polinski-Smith and Ricky Smith
David Kaplan
November 3, 2009
We didn't have the honor of knowing Matt, but if he was half as wonderful as Pattie he had to be one heck of a guy. Our best wishes and prayers go to the entire family.
--The staff of Signs etc.
November 3, 2009
I miss you, Matt. I dont' know how to say good-bye. I know you are no longer feeling pain or unhappiness. You are now healthy and strong. And what a glorious stage you have now on which to act!
I love you, Matt.
Pap
Paula Foster
November 3, 2009
Roger, Shirley and Pattie, I am so sorry to read about Matt's passing away. He was a talented person, and will be greatly missed. I pray that God will comfort you in the days ahead. Paula Nemitz Foster
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