Dennis "Denny" Kamphoff Sheldon, Iowa Obituary

Dennis "Denny" Kamphoff

Dennis “Denny” Kamphoff Sheldon, Iowa Services for Dennis “Denny” Kamphoff, age 69, of Sheldon who passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Unity Point Hospital in Sioux City. His services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, April 4, 2022, at Immanuel Christian Reformed Church in Sheldon with Pastor Kevin Muyskens ~ officiating. Visitation with family present will be from 2 to 4 P.M. on Sunday, April 3, 2022, at Immanuel Christian Reformed Church in Sheldon. Arrangements are under the care of the Vander Ploeg Funeral Home in Sheldon. IN LOVING MEMORY OF DENNIS (DENNY) DEAN KAMPHOFF BORN June 1, 1952 ~ Sioux City, Iowa PASSED AWAY March 31, 2022 ~ Sioux City, Iowa Age 69 years 9 months 30 days FUNERAL SERVICE 11:00 A.M. Monday, April 4, 2022 Immanuel Christian Reformed Church, Sheldon, Iowa Pastor Kevin Muyskens ~ Officiating SPECIAL MUSIC “Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone)” sung by Chuck Mulder CONGREGATIONAL HYMNS “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” “Grace Alone” “Blessed Be Your Name” Pianist: Shonna Wassenaar HONORARY CASKET BEARERS Jackie Mulder Starla Geels Cindy VandeBrake Robin & Otto Lawsen Kerri Buren Bernie Van’t Hul “and Sandy’s brothers, sisters, and parents” CASKET BEARERS Greg Geels Chuck Mulder Jim Kleinwolterink Lynn VandeBrake Dane Buren Jerry Postma FINAL RESTING PLACE At a later date In Lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to Village Northwest Unlimited. Following the graveside service relatives and friends are invited to join the family in the church fellowship hall for lunch and fellowship. Arrangements are under the care of the Vander Ploeg Funeral Home in Sheldon, Iowa. DENNIS (DENNY) DEAN KAMPHOFF Denny Kamphoff was born June 1, 1952 in Sioux City, IA, the son of Ben and Phyllis Kamphoff and brother of Pam Wassenaar. He grew up in Sheldon and lived there most of his life. He attended Sheldon Public School and was proud to be a lifelong Orab. He later attained his AA degree from NCC. On February 19, 1993, he married his wife Sandra Schmitz in Primghar. They made their home in Sheldon. They were members of Immanuel Christian Reformed Church. Denny had a variety of jobs during his life. He sold many products and traveled across Minnesota, Iowa, and South Dakota. He won many awards and won salesman of the year for Colonial Candle. He loved his customers, many of whom became his dear friends. Later, he worked at the therapy department as a therapy aide at Sanford, Sheldon. Denny had a love of cooking that started at an early age at his mother’s side. He liked to try new recipes and experiment with different foods. He was famous for his jambalaya, which he sold at many charity auctions and raised thousands of dollars. He was also known for his “Denny love”, which were his delectable brownies he would make for Keri and Kacy’s friends. He was the primary cook for his family for lots of years and shared food with his friends in their times of need. He was a volunteer baby rocker at Sanford in Sioux Falls in his later years. He would rock and sing to infants whose parents were unable to be there. He volunteered at East Elementary as a foster grandparent where he was affectionately known as “Mr. K”. He was a people person. He loved meeting new people, going out with his friends, and being the life of the party. He was especially close with his game club, close-knit Bible study group, and the residents at the Christian Retirement Home where he worked with Sandy as a weekend house sitter during his retirement. Denny was his children’s number one fan. He prioritized attending his children’s extracurricular events and supported them in life’s ups and downs. He lived for his faith and his family. He will be forever grateful for his family, Sandy’s family, and his Immanuel family for supporting him through years of illness, bringing him to dialysis, bringing him meals, visiting with him, and showing the love of God to him in so many different ways. Denny always said he had a childlike faith in God and that it was easy for him to believe. His favorite song was “Jesus Loves Me”. He was a special man who loved with everything he had and showed everyone what love looked like. He was preceded by his parents Ben and Phyllis Kamphoff, many aunts and uncles, and friends, Sara Ribbens (Mulder) and Duane Schmitz. He is survived by his wife, Sandy; his sister Pamela Wassenaar (Alfred); his children Keri Beth and Kacy Kamphoff; Dawn Seivert (Troy); Mike Kamphoff (Christie); Dan Kamphoff (Cindra); Kelly Cabañas; Ben Kamphoff (Chrissie); and Amy Hagemann (Andrew). He is also survived by his grandchildren Dominic and Sierra Seivert; Aubre, Amber, Braeden, Caleb, Baylee & Kaylee Kamphoff; Carter & Blake Kamphoff; Parish, Akoya, & Tony Cabañas; Peyten, Hayden, Noah, Benjamin, & Remington Kamphoff. He also had one great grandchild, Liam (Aubre).
June 1, 1952 - March 31, 202206/01/195203/31/2022
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Eldridge Family Funeral Homes
April 2, 2022
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Preston Hoekstra
April 3, 2022
Thinking of your family at this time.
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craig lindahl
April 3, 2022
sorry for your loss
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Hannah and Hayli Schmitz
April 2, 2022
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
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A tree was also planted in memory of Dennis "Denny" Kamphoff.
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Eldridge Family Funeral Homes
April 2, 2022
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April 2, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Love, The Encompass Health Therapy Department
April 1, 2022
We are all praying for you and your family during this time. May every sunrise provide more strength and every sunset provide more peace.
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Peace Lily was purchased for the family of Dennis "Denny" Kamphoff.

Joann Vander Plaats
April 1, 2022
Sandy,Dawn,&Kelly My Sympathy to you for the loss of your Loved one. Then know his girls . Have known Denny for years My heart goes out to you My Sympathy too all JoAnn Vander PLaats
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Cindy Chicoine
April 1, 2022
So many wonderful things to say about Denny but what I will remember the most is how expansive, generous and kind was his heart. Our deepest empathy, love and prayers are with are with Sandy, Keri Beth, Kacy and all who loved him. Cindy Chicoine & Morgan Rivers
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Dorothy
April 1, 2022
Norm and I send our sympathy. May the many good memories give you and your family comfort at this time.