Obituaries

OBIT: Former Resident Daniel Kamp

He lived in town for 18 years and worked for the county as a deputy public administrator.

Daniel W. Kamp, who lived in San Juan Capistrano from 1978 until 1996, recently passed, according to NorthJersey.com. He was 86.

Born in Prospect Park, N.J., he began a second career when he moved to California.

Kamp served in the100th Infantry Division during WWII and fought in France, accordingto NewJersey.com. He took advantage of the GI Bill and graduated from Syracuse University. He practiced law in New Jersey, New York and California.

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Moving to San Juan at the age of 55, Kamp became a deputy public administrator with the county. NorthJersey.com reports that he was an avid golfer, bowler, fisherman, skier and bridge player. He moved to Las Vegas in 1996.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Dorothy; six children and stepchildren, Danny, Dean (Robin), Cindy (Pete), Jay, Lynn and Lisa (John); his siblings, Helen (Richard) VanHassel, Barney (Marie) Kamp and William Kamp; and 10 grandchildren.

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The memorial service will be held in the future at The Memorial Gardens at the Crystal Cathedral, Garden Grove.

Donations may be made to Nathan Adelson Hospice, 3391 N. Buffalo, Las Vegas, NV 89129.


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