Howard F Kampf
Birth: May 11, 1922
Death: Apr. 29, 2011
Rome
Ashtabula County
Ohio, USA
May 1, 2011
Howard Kampf
Star Beacon
ROME — Howard Kampf, age 88, passed away April 29, 2011, with his family at his side.
Howard was born May 11, 1922, in the farm house on Route 6 where he and Doris lived together for the last 32 years. He graduated from Rome High School in 1940 where he was a star basketball player. He and Doris were married on May 24, 1942, after attending school together for 12 years.
Howard was a member of Rome Presbyterian Church and Orwell North Presbyterian Church. He was a lifetime dairy farmer and a member of Farm Bureau and Holstein Club.
As an active member of Rome Grange, Howard and his wife took part in a number of activities, including taking 1st place in the county and 2nd place in the state Square Dancing Competition. As a 4-H Leader, he and Dick Huntington founded the Grand Valley Dairy 4-H Club which they led for years. He served on the Grand Valley School Board, and as Director of Farm Credit Services, Director of the Fair Board, including a term as president and a Director of Jefferson Savings and Loan.
He was a volunteer Rome Fireman and a part of the Roman Candles Auxiliary. He served the County Democratic Party for over 30 years, and received the Conservation Award from the Ashtabula County Soil and Conservation District.
He loved farming, the outdoors and fox hunting, winning numerous trophies and awards but his greatest love was his family.
Survived by his beloved wife of 69 years, Doris (Dreger); sons, John (Judy) of Jefferson and Bill (Donna) of Roaming Shores; daughter, Sharon Bebout of Rome; 12 grandchildren; numerous step-grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild on the way.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Theo Kampf; sister, Wilma; and a brother, Raymond.
Service will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 3rd, at Orwell North Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Sandy Seaton-Todd officiating. Burial will be in Rome Center Cemetery.
Calling Hours will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Monday, May 2nd, at the Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to Orwell North Presbyterian Church. Arrangements are being handled by PAINE-GUERRIERO FUNERAL HOME of Orwell.
Obituary and condolences at starbeacon.com.
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Parents:
Henry C Kampf (1888 - 1958)
Theo E Sommers Kampf (1898 - 1976)
Burial:
Rome Center Cemetery
Rome
Ashtabula County
Ohio, USA
Created by: RMH
Record added: May 23, 2013
Find A Grave Memorial# 111050260
