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IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Monty

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Kampa

Feb 7, 1962 — Jul 21, 2026

Sauk Rapids

Obituary

Monty Kampa, age 64 of Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2026 surrounded by his family at the St. Cloud Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM, Monday, July 27, 2026 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Duelm and burial will take place in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 PM, Sunday, July 26th at the Foley Funeral Home with Parish Prayers at 4:00 PM and will continue from 9:00 to 10:00 AM at the church on Monday. Service with dignity provided by the Foley Funeral Home.

Monty Leland Kampa was born February 7, 1962 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to Leland and Donna (Chmielewski) Kampa. He graduated from Foley High School, class of 1980 and continued his education at St. Cloud Technical College where he earned a degree as an electrician. He dedicated many years to the Foley Lumber Company, and afterward, he built a career as an electrician and handyman, touching countless lives with his skills and dedication. He married Marlys Chmielewski on July 16, 1983 at Saint Lawrence Church in Duelm and they had four children. She preceded him in death. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and hunting and playing softball. He was also an avid bowler and enjoyed watching his grandkids play sports. Monty was a life member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church, the Duelm Knights of Columbus and was active in the Foley Athletic Booster Club.

He is survived by his son, Josh (Nicole), Foley, and daughters, Katie (Dustin) Lahr, Foley; Kristin Kampa (Alex Brevig), St. Cloud; Kayla (Nevyl) Winkelman, Little Falls; brothers, Mark of Duelm and Mike (Paula) of Rice; his significant other, Liz Brylski, St. Cloud; six grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Donna and sister, Mary Gondeck. The family wishes to thank everyone for their prayers and compassion at this difficult time.

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Funeral Services

Visitation

July
26

Sunday

4:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)

Prayer Service

July
26

Sunday

Starts at 4:00 pm (Central time)

KC Rosary

July
26

Sunday

7:30 - 8:00 pm (Central time)

Visitation

July
27

Monday

St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Duelm

10915 Duelm Road Northeast, Foley, MN 56329

9:00 - 10:00 am (Central time)

Funeral Service

July
27

Monday

St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Duelm

10915 Duelm Road Northeast, Foley, MN 56329

10:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)

Burial

July
27

Monday

St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Duelm

10915 Duelm Road Northeast, Foley, MN 56329

Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)

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