Stephen V. Camp, D.V.M.

STEPHEN V. CAMP, D.V.M.Stephen Camp"s first sunrise was August 4, 1948, in Fawn River Township, Michigan, afew miles north of his family"s farm in Howe, Indiana. The sun set on Steve Camp"s lifeon December 14, 2014, concluding a lifetime filled with compassion for his fellow man,and all creatures great and small. Steve was raised on his family"s farm, a farm that hasbeen in the Camp family for more than 150 years. He treasured his childhood daysgrowing up on the farm, running through his Hoosier fields of corn and soybeans, fishingalong the banks of the Little Pigeon River, calling in the cows and sheep, and feeding thepigs. It was there that he developed his everlasting love for animals. As a boy he caredfor the runts of the litter, the found bird with a broken wing, the abandoned bunny, andthe myriad of injured barn cats that straggled their way into his life. Steve was precededin death by his parents, Stine and Annalee. Steve is survived by his loving wife of 44years Laura (Rincon), his precious daughter Lorelei (Joseph) Kroulaidis, his treasuredsister-in-law and brother-in-laws: Susan & James Harmening; Patrick Rincon, his dearniece Elizabeth (Rincon), accomplished goddaughter Erica Shulha-Tolar, D.V.M., and aremarkable array of friends from many walks of life. Steve graduated from PurdueUniversity"s School of Veterinary Science and Medicine in 1972, and spent the entiretyof his 42 years of professional life in small animal practice in Arlington Heights. Hetreated thousands upon thousands of animals at his animal hospital, the Arlington HeightsAnimal Hospital, where he proudly practiced with Dr. R. Sefcik for 26 years. Steve lovedsports. He lettered in 3 varsity sports at Lakeland High School, went on to become anIllinois High School Athletic Association basketball referee for 19 years, played 16"softball for many years with the Arlington Heights Park District softball leagues, and hegolfed from the time he was 14 years old. Fishing and playing cards with his buddiesDick, Henry, Joe, and Ray were some of his happiest times. A loyal Purdue alumnus,Steve was an avid fan of Purdue football and basketball. He particularly cherishedautumn because of the camaraderie of friends at the Purdue tailgate parties. Steve was amember of: Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity, a Lifetime member of the Purdue AlumniAssociation, a John Purdue Club member for 34 years, a member of Purdue University"sPresident"s Council, and was a member of the: American Veterinary MedicalAssociation, Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association, and the Chicago VeterinaryMedical Association of which he was Life Member and a past executive board member.In 2007, Steve was honored to be a nominee for the Morris Animal Foundation"s "BestVeterinarian in America." Visitation will be Sunday, December 21st, from 3-8 PM, atGlueckert Funeral Home, 1520 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Hts., IL, 60005. AMemorial Service will be conducted on Monday, December 22nd, at 11 AM, at GlueckertFuneral Home. Honoring Dr. Camp"s love and commitment to animals, the familyrequests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to The Buddy Foundation (a no-killanimal shelter), 65 W. Seegers Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005.