Patricia Mae Kampmann

peacefully in her home of 50 years in Los Alamitos, California on November 28, 2012, after a valiant

battle with cancer. “Pat” was raised in the Great Depression by her proud working class parents who

taught her to be frugal, empathetic and independent which she continued throughout her life. In 1947

at age 18, she moved to Los Angeles in search of adventure, making many fun loving and exciting friends

including her husband to be, Herb Kampmann and his best friend Russ Plato, both engineers in the

fledgling aerospace industry.

Pat and Herb were both only children and always wanted a big family and soon had six energetic,

rambunctious children, notoriously known as the “Kampmann Gang.” As mother Pat was an animal

lover, though had no pets as a child, she allowed her kids to bring home any species of animal that could

be rounded up to add to the family menagerie which filled the house and yard. She loved her family and

friends selflessly and unconditionally, and her love of nature, camping and travel took her family to

national parks and cultural attractions all over the country.

Pat was a voracious reader and enjoyed writing, playing scrabble, music and theater, tending to her

roses and fruit trees of every variety, rooting for her hometown Green Bay Packers and could always be

found with a cup of tea and chocolate close at hand. Even in her later years, Pat was full of life and

energy, remaining actively involved in her weekly writing class, Scrabble playing group, travel and other

interests.

She was an inspiring and religious woman who embraced all faiths, dedicated to helping others through

her volunteer efforts at hospitals, Red Cross and Guide Dogs of America, as well as a prolific fundraiser

for the Revlon Run/Walk for Women with Cancer for 18 years. For decades she has sponsored

disadvantaged foster children all around the world. She was a kind, gentle and loving soul always willing

to help those in need.

Late in life Pat was reunited with her birth mother and four siblings that she never knew she had, who

lovingly welcomed her into their lives which was a great comfort to her for many years.

Patricia was preceded in death by parents Bruno & Rose Wozniak, birth mother Loretta Holzman and

husband of 54 years, Herbert Evans Kampmann. She is survived by her six children, Shawn Evans

(Laurie) Kampmann, Steven Vincent Kampmann, Karen Jean Kampmann, Paul Anthony Kampmann, Chris

Patrick (Yvonne) Kampmann and Kathy Marie (Gary) Stern, grandchildren Heather, Rachael, Danielle,

Nicole, Austin and great granddaughter Sydney, her siblings Mel Gullickson, Richard Gullickson, Katie

Indermuehle & Joani Hamielec, beloved canine kids Rushi & Neva, as well as Pat’s many newer and

lifelong friends.

She was a brave, strong and inspirational woman, wife, mother, grandmother and friend who will be

long remembered and missed by all whose life she touched and without a doubt, left this world a better

place. We all have been influenced by her integrity, respectfulness, moral compass, humility and values.

May you rest in peace and God bless.

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