Kamp, Gary L.

Gary L. Kamp, 68, of Marion, Iowa, died at St. Luke's Hospital on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, with family by his side.   A celebration of Gary's life will be held on Monday, Nov. 30, at 11 a.m. at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with a luncheon reception immediately following the service. Pastor Dave Lenth will officiate. Family and friends are invited to visit on Sunday, Nov. 29, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home or after 10:30 a.m. on Monday at the chapel. A private interment will occur at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.

Gary Lee Kamp was born on May 9, 1941, in Postville, Iowa, to Margaret (Snitker) and Vernon Kamp. He married Dianne Besler on June 30, 1962, at St. Matthew Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids. He worked for Smulekoff's Furniture for 39 years until his retirement in 1998. Gary loved Iowa Hawkeye football, gardening, collecting antiques, fishing, cooking for his family, and playing with his grandchildren. He was a hardworking and generous person with a good sense of humor; he will be deeply missed.

Gary is survived by his wife, Dianne Kamp; son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Shelley Kamp, and two grandchildren, Peter and Aleksandra, all of Marion; his sisters, Karen Pearson of Marion and Jolayne (Darrell) Winkie of Decorah; and his mother-in-law, Anna Besler of Marion. 

Gary was preceded in death by his parents. 

The family would like to thank Dr. Ghosh and the staff of Iowa Blood and Cancer Care, and St. Luke's Hospice for the excellent care provided to Gary.

A memorial fund has been established in Gary's honor.

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