Paul Theodore Kampas
May 25, 2020
Paul T. Kampas, 76, passed away on May 25, 2020, in Des Moines. He was born in Des Moines on August 2, 1943, to Theodore and Joyce Kampas.
Paul enjoyed NASCAR, sprint car racing, parties and grill outs with his family. You could always find him on his Gator or working in his yard. He loved the Lord and spent his life living for Jesus.
Paul is survived by his son, Don Strait (Jean); sister, Linda Brown (Tim); nephews, Aaron Brown (Sara), Chris Brown (Alisa); grandchildren, Caroline Williams (Stephen), Valerie Strait (Lloyd), Ashli Dawson (Matt), Jamie Miller and Anthony Miller; great-grandchildren, Jazmine, Jaida, Ethan, Bailey and Caelan; great-nieces and nephews, Haileigh, Brandon, Amara and Cristiano. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn; son, Bobby Strait; and his parents.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, May 30, 2020, at Grace Church, 4200 E 25th St., Des Moines, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive visitors on Friday evening from 5 to 7p.m., at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Paul.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Shirley Hale
06/02/2020
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Joel and Myrna Heifner
05/31/2020
Linda:
Sorry for the loss of Paul. Our condolences to you and your family.
Barbara Beck
05/30/2020
Linda:
I just heard this morning of Paul's passing. He was a good friend and Wendell, Jewell, Tuck and I had so much fun during our young years. He's the lucky one as he is with Jesus now.
Love to you and your family.
Fred Breen
05/29/2020
I came to know Paul in the last few years and was sorry to read of his death in this mornings paper. Though he had lost Carolyn and knew he was facing lifes end, he carried on with dignity and good spirits. In that he became a good model for all who knew him. I was blessed to know him. I wish all of his family the same strength and peace with which he passed his final days.
Patty Russell Nansel
05/29/2020
Linda and Family, I am so sorry for the loss of Paul. He was a great, gentle man! My parents thought the world of Paul. May he rest in peace. God bless you.
Tawana Brown
05/28/2020
Love and Peace to the Family!
He's Free! I Pray that the Lord will continue to comfort you at this time of your Bereavement
With Much Love
Raymond Bettis
05/26/2020
So sorry for your loss worked with him at school for years stay friends and used see him at are luncheon you are in a prayers God Bless