Kurt J. VanKammen, 73, a life-long resident of Kenosha, died late Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at Grande Prairie Health and Rehab.

He was born on Sept. 26, 1944, to the late Earl J. VanKammen and Edna C. (Bauschelt) VanKammen.

He was a graduate of St. Casimir Elementary School and St. Joseph High School. A Vietnam Veteran, he served in the United States Army from 1965-1967.

In September 1968, he married Marilyn Kuchera. On Dec. 2, 1995, he married Julie J. (Petrelli) Van Kammen.

He was employed for 32 years at Ladish Tri Clover.

He is survived by his aunt, Alice VanKammen; his sister-in-law Karen; two nephews, Kevin and Steve; his cousins and good friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Kenneth P. Van Kammen; his son Greg Van Kammen; a step-father, Gerald Neff; and his wife Julie.

Graveside services with full military honors will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday April 5, 2018, at St. George Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Cancer Society or the V.F.W. would be greatly appreciated.

Kurt's family would like to express thanks to the staff at Grande Prairie Health and Rehab, to Fr. Jerry Hessel of St. Mark's Parish and to Kurt's good friends.