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Donald (Don) Raymond Kampe peacefully passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at age 64. Born February 1, 1957, in Covington, KY, Don was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.
Don graduated from St. Henry High School in Erlanger, KY class of 1975. Don married Kathy (Crone) Kampe in 1977, residing in Edgewood, KY.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, Josephine (Hehman) and Raymond Kampe and by his brother Paul Kampe. Surviving is his wife Kathy; daughter Jennifer (Kampe) Krohmer and her husband Jim, Brian Kampe and his wife Christina; four grandchildren, Logan Krohmer, Jackson Krohmer, Abigail Kampe and Clay Kampe; his brother Joe Kampe and his wife Cathy; many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Throughout his life, Don was deeply dedicated to his family. He shared with his son and daughter his love of sports, bowling and The University of Kentucky Wildcats. Don adored his four grandchildren and was surrounded by a loyal group of friends who shared a lot of laughter and many fond memories.
A visitation will be held for Don on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Linnemann Funeral Home, 30 Commonwealth Avenue, Erlanger, KY 41018. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at 12:00 PM at St. Pius X Church, 348 Dudley Rd, Edgewood, KY 41017. Don will be laid to rest at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Erlanger, KY following the Mass.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Don’s honor to the Scheben Center at 31 Spiral Drive, Florence, KY 41042 or online at https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=PkpfzDqKXv5S1OKPetwTFjuHXxqai2yF2UpsWiFp4Acz1n73Wa6G84Nq-Q1Eu1C0jEB4VVsXbr2_uD-z.
Linnemann Funeral Home Erlanger
30 Commonwealth AvenueERLANGER, KY 41018
St. Pius X KY
348 Dudley PikeEdgewood, KY 41017
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Address: 3227 Dixie Hwy ERLANGER, KY 41018Don R. Kampe
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For the Kampe Family
Kathy, Brian & Jennifer:
You have all been in our thoughts and prayers as we have been recalling fond memories of Don the past few weeks. We remember his cheerfulness, humor, and dedication when coaching Brian’s friends — just a truly good man. We hope you’re finding comfort in your loving memories of him.
Curt, Kathy & Jay Wuellner
So sorry for your loss
Brian, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Thoughts and prayers – Nancy and Bruce Waters
Sharing in your sadness as you remember Don
For Dan Kampe
Kathy you and your family are in my thoughts an prayers May Don Rest In Peace
Hugs,
Nancy E Trenkamp McManama Rumsey
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