David Jon Kampinen

David was born on Sept. 20, 1958, to the late Verna (Torma) and Leslie Kampinen and spent his early years in Republic, Mich. He attended school in Marquette until his move to Kingsford and graduated from Breitung Township Schools.

David was part of the Adult Daily Living Program until he joined TRICO Opportunities, where he worked for many years. He retired from the Powers Activity Center in 2011.

David enjoyed life; he went on two cruises, visited Disney World twice, and took many trips to visit family and friends.

He was a dapper gentleman and liked to socialize. Proms, weddings and birthday parties were where he liked to charm the ladies with a kiss on the hand and a dance

David was a Packers fan and loved his collection of football cards, his TV Guides, Diet Pepsi and pizza. 

He radiated love and goodwill, and will be missed by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Dale; his brother-in-law, William Kindstrand, and close friend, Bernadette Anderson. 

He is survived by his sisters, Marie Kindstrand of Kingsford, Rachel (Michael) Batzer and Deborah (Dave) Beers of Crown Point, Ind., and Dianne “Dee Dee” Kampinen of Chicago, as well as his niece, Rachel Kindstrand of Chicago. He will be missed by many friends, including  Dorothy Anderson, Patt Bergeron, Kathy Morgan and Tina Kassin.

David’s family thanks all the teachers and caregivers who attended to him over the years and particularly in these recent months. Special gratitude goes to the excellent care provided by OSF Hospice.

Private services are being held.

Condolences to the family of David Kampinen may be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com

The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.