James Henry Kamps Sr., age 79, of Rome, Wisconsin died Friday, May 22, 2009 at the Nekoosa Retirement Community in Nekoosa, Wisconsin.

Memorial service will be 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 20th, 2009 at the Rome Town Hall, 1156 Alpine Drive Nekoosa, WI 54457. (town hall is on the coroner of Hwy 13 and Cty D). 

James was born August 23, 1929 in Five Points, Iowa to Henry and Genevieve (Fisch) Kamps. He grew up and graduated from High School in Iowa. 

James married Irene G. Jarmuth on June 24, 1950 in Skokie, IL. They resided in Morton Grove Il.  Irene died in 1973 and Jim continued to live in Morton Grove until January of 2003 when he moved to Rome, Wisconsin.  James worked for Wells Manufacturing Company of Skokie for 42 years.  He married Roberta (Nelson) Kamps in May of 2003 in Morton Grove Illinois.  

James enjoyed fishing, taking walks and playing darts with friends.

James was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Irene G. Kamps.

Surviving family members include:

Daughter

Dorothy (Paul) Mueller of Barnes, Wisconsin

Sons

James (Jacky) Kamps of Nekoosa, Wisconsin

David (Debbie) Kamps of Brillion, Wisconsin

Grandchildren

Dianne (Bob)

Cheryl (Brian)

Bill (Michelle)

Suzen (Jeff)

Jennifer (Keef)

Paul

 Great-Grandchildren

Carter, Andrew, Patrick, Ethan, Austin, and Payton

Sister

Shirley Strait of Rock Island, IL

Brother

Wayne Kamps of Rock Island, IL

Wife

Roberta Nelson Kamps of Morton Grove, IL

Roseberry's Funeral Home is assisting the family.  Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.