James Camps

JAMES W. "DICK" CAMPS STERLING-James W. "Dick" Camps, 90, died Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at Coventry Living Center. He farmed north of Sterling for his entire life. James was born March 4, 1922 in Sterling, the son of William and Gretchen (Oltmans) Camps. He married Jewell Hawkins on November 27, 1946 in Sterling. She preceded him in death on May 31, 2005. He was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church, Sterling. Survivors include one daughter, Karen (Kris) Nielsen of Gonvick, MN; one son William (Diane) Camps of Sterling; five grandchildren, Jaime Camps Blakeslee, Ryan Camps, Cody Camps, Dane Nielsen and Devin Nielson and two great-grandchildren, Parker Blakeslee and Mason Camps. He was also preceded in death by one sister, Lois Cross. Funeral service will be private, with the Reverend Patrick Pinnion, pastor of Messiah Lutheran Church, Sterling, officiating. Burial will be at Oak Knoll Memorial Park. There will be no visitation. A memorial has been established. Condolences may be sent to schillingfuneralhome.com.