Theodore Kampf's Obituary
Senior Master Sergeant, U.S.A.F.\r\n\r\nOn April 15th 2018, another of our "Greatest Generation", Master Sergeant Theodore Kampf passed away peacefully at his home.\r\n\r\nHe was born to Samuel and Christina Boche Kampf on July 26th 1921, in Havre, Montana. He is survived by his loving daughter, LaVon June Kampf as well as many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his beautiful wife, June LaVon, his parents and 12 siblings.\r\n\r\nTed spent his life time with his loving wife, June LaVon and they made many lasting memories over 47 years of marriage. Their daughter was their pride and joy. The last year of his life, LaVon moved home to care for him, which she said was a cherished time for both. LaVon is a Sister of the Marianist Sisters of San Antonio, Texas.\r\n\r\nHe was a proud American, who was very honored to serve in both the Army Air Corp and the U.S. Air Force for 20 years and retired as a Senior Master Sergeant. He served during World War II in the Philippines where he was held as a Prisoner of War for 3 years and forced into the horror and brutality of the Bataan Death March. After retiring from the United States Air Force, he began his second career with the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank Police Force, which he retired from after 19 years of service.\r\n\r\nTed was very devoted to the River's Bend Senior Center, where he loved playing cards and drinking coffee with his friends.\r\n\r\nHe was loved by many and will be missed by all who knew him. He has left a valiant example for us to follow.\r\n\r\nThe family would like to offer a special thanks to Duane Moss.\r\n\r\nA Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, April 30, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 715 West 300 North, where friends may call at 1:00 p.m. for a viewing and Rosary. Committal, Fort Douglas Military Cemetery, 405 Chipeta Way, Salt Lake City, Utah. Funeral Directors, Neil O'Donnell and Sons.
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