Matthew "Matt" S. Kampfe

Matthew “Matt” S. Kampfe, age 69, of Kearney, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024 at his home after a five year battle with Multiple Myeloma. Funeral services will be on Monday, March 11, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Kearney. Pastor Matt Fowler will officiate and burial will be later. Visitation will be on Sunday, March 10, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services and also 1 hour prior to services on Monday at the church. Memorials are suggested to the First United Methodist Church, Peterson Senior Center or the Nebraska Game and Parks Youth Fishing Program. Please visit www.hlmkfuneral.com to leave a tribute or message of condolence. Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services in Kearney are in charge of arrangements. Matt was born on January 19, 1955 in Gothenburg, NE to Walter and Rose Marie (Hiles) Kampfe. He attended Gothenburg High School and graduated with the class of 1973. He then attended and graduated from Texas Lutheran College in Seguin, TX and Physical Therapy School in Dallas, TX. Matt worked as a Physical Therapist for 40 years touching many lives and making so many long-lasting friendships. Matt was united in marriage to Mary Yant on March 27, 1982 in Minden, NE. Together they were blessed with two sons, Andrew and Karson, grandchildren, Liliana and Logan who were the apple of his eye. Matt enjoyed everything outdoors; fishing, ice fishing, hunting, golfing, motorcycling, skiing, traveling, gardening and yard work. He was also an avid Husker fan and enjoyed following all sports. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Chamber of Commerce Colonels, APTA, NPTA and an Assistant Scout Master with Boy Scout Troop #139 in Kearney. Matt was also a member of the B.P.O. Elks Lodge #984 in Kearney and served in various offices throughout the years including as a Past Exalted Ruler. He was instrumental locally in starting the Elks Soccer Shoot and also the Elks Jr. Golf Program. Matt is survived by his wife, Mary Kampfe of Kearney; sons, Andrew and Jessica Kampfe of Omaha and Karson Kampfe of Omaha; grandchildren, Liliana and Logan Kampfe; brother, Jamie and Colomba Kampfe of Blairstown, NJ; sisters, Lynda Stratton of Grants Pass, OR and Katholeen Kampfe of Tampa, FL; brothers in law and sisters in law, Ray Yant, Jack and Sue Yant, Lora Juranek, Kathy Senior, Carolyn and Sam Magruder and Mary Yant; many nieces, nephews and other extended family and friends. Matt was preceded in death by his parents; parents in law, Virgil and Clara Yant; brothers in law and sisters in law, Don Stratton, Jim Yant, Mike Senior, Karen Yant, Dean Juranek; nephew, James Yant, Jr.

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Matthew "Matt" S. Kampfe

January 19, 1955 - March 2, 2024