Irvin George Kampen

Madison-Irvin George Kampen, age 89, passed away on August 24, 2008 at Meriter Hospital.   He was born on June 4, 1919 at North Leeds, Wisconsin to George and Lena (Wendt) Kampen.   He graduated from Poynette High School, then joined the U.S. Air Force in World War II and served in the South Pacific in Guam and Saipan.   He was married to Marie Huckaby on March 7, 1945 in Monroe, La.   He was employed with Oscar Mayer for 30 years as Supervisor of Manufacturing having retired at age 62.   He and his wife lived in Middleton for many years where he was a member of Middleton Sertoma Club, Nakoma Country Club, St. Luke's Lutheran Church and served as church treasurer.   He is survived by his wife, Marie, two daughters, Dr. Julie (John) Mitby, Madison and Susan Nifenecker (Gene) Amityville, New York; 5 grandchildren, Jana Mitby, Atlanta; Jenna Mitby, Boston, Mass; Gene II, Andrew, Mitchell Nifenecker, Long Island, New York; 3 great-grandchildren, Gene III, Brian Nifenecker, Ashley Bell, all of Long Island, New York.   He was preceded in death by his parents, Sisters Minerva Stewart, Lucille Engeseth; brothers Vernon, Herbert and Donald Kampen and numerous nieces and nephews.   There will be no services or visitation.   At his request he will be cremated.   Memorials made for him may be sent to the Oakwood Village West, Madison or the Wisconsin Memorial Fund.   Cress Funeral & Cremation Service