Roland Frederic Kaump
April 22, 1942- June 10, 2017

Roland Kaump, known as Ron, took his wings peacefully on his own terms from complications due to COPD on June 10th at 8:15 P.M. He was born in Waterville, KS, son of Harold Roland Kaump and Dorthea May Heusen and sibling to Michael Kaump, Sherre Boda, Marci Wishman, Dori Spence, and Melinda Spruell. Ron moved to Colorado in his twenties to start his adult life. Ron was known by many; at first sight even, as a gentle soul. Ron was a loving kind husband to Rose Kaump and great father to his step children, Shawn K. Johnson, Billy W. Johnson and to the children they had after they wed, Kirk H. Kaump and Bryan K. Kaump.

Amongst the many friends Ron obtained in his 75 years there are a couple that meant as much to him as his family. Ned Steele, a name many know well in association with Ron. You could say their lifelong relationship become more like a brotherhood and anywhere one was going the other wasn't too far behind. Then ther...[more]

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as Doug Winslow of KS, although their relationship began later in life, it wasn't hard to tell they were close. Doug was his KS fishing buddy. Any relationship Dad created was lifelong and eternal, it wasn't ever a doubt he had a sincere love for his friends.

Ron married Rose in the fall of 1968 on November 9th; though he took his time making his commitment to marry Rose, once he did there was no questioning his devotion and love. He saw Rose as his beautiful better half. I mean could Elvis be without his Priscilla? Mom says he was the best husband a woman could ever have the chance to love. Between frog hunting and Karaoke there wasn't much these two did without each other. Five years later came Kirk and two and half more came Bryan. Ron was a family man so raising 4 kids and being a husband came natural to him, the way his family looked at him was adoration.
Ron worked hard to support his family and it showed because everything he worked on or touched always seemed to improve with his inventive mind. He always was in control and had a solution for everything and NOTHING was beyond Mr. Fix-it, as the family explains. Not only did this man work hard to support his family he taught them how to play and enjoy the simpler things in life.

Ron has several hobbies, but there are a few as the family tell their stories that stuck out the most. He was a great tree cutter, and it is said he took joy in gathering his buddies and sons to cut down a tree. Yes, you read it right he took joy; but I believe it's because he took joy in being helpful, being with family and having fun while working. Other hobbies he enjoyed doing himself or with friends and family were listening to sports on the radio and watching his favorite team play football. GO BRONCOS! There is one hobby I know will spark sweet memories with most of those who knew Ron, spending the warmer months on the water. He wasn't much of a skier himself, but he enjoyed driving others around the lake...Many stories told explain he was the master at getting people dumped in the water; at least those daring enough to be.

It is difficult to summarize Ron in three words so the family wants you to remember Ron for these qualities.

He was EXTRAORDINARY.
He was SELFLESS.
He LOVED hard and true.
He had HUMOR.
He was always FAIR even at his own expense.
He had INTEGRITY, HONOR, & was always a HARD-WORKING DEDICATED man.

DAD
There was always a flicker,
A certain light in your eyes,
I'll remember it forever,
It's warmth touched each and
Everyone of our lives.

You gave and gave of yourself so unselfishly to people who needed you and were part of our life, always so unreservedly. Your smile, your grace, your very special ways. We'll all carry with us in our hearts and in our memories for the rest of our days. The love you've given us all, through the good times, as well as the bad.
Will be the most cherished and fondly remembered love a family could ever have had Though you suffered more in a lifetime than anyone ever should.
You still hold dear to you those of us who tried to help, but never really could.
I know that in heaven, not a kinder more caring soul has ever been received,
And I hope that in some small way, we were somehow able to comfort you in your hour of need. But now the time has come for us to say our last goodbye's,
We all love and miss you Dad, and the memories of your special kind of love will forever keep you alive in our hearts and our minds.

The family would like to thank the EMT's, Good Samaritan of Loveland and their staff, Goes Funeral Care, as well as all the family and friends who took the time to call and come see Dad in his final days to show their love and kindness.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Michael, his sister, Melinda; their grandson, Bryson Cole Johnson, & Spook (a family dog); his kindred spirit.

He is survived by his wife, Rose; sisters Sherre, Marci, and Dori; his children, Kirk H. Kaump and his wife Jennifer Kaump Bryan K. Kaump and his wife Venus S. Kaump; step-children, Shawn K. Johnson & Billy Johnson; grandchildren, Chrystian Kaump and his girlfriend Katie Pantaleo, Nikolas & Kaelyn Kaump, Justin & Dakota Carlock, Cole & Olivia Kaump, Keeli Hunter, Kyle Johnson, Ethan Hein, Aden Faver, Derek & Brandon Buringa, Haley Marie, Tyler & Cody Johnson; great-grandchildren, Bryson (Haley's son) & Paizley (Keeli & Kyle's daughter) As well as many cousins, nieces & nephews; Sissy, Ron & Rose's current dog, she is about the only dog mom has ever adopted where dad fell in love.

A Celebration of Life is scheduled for 4:00 PM, Monday, June 19th at the
Windsong Estates/Bridle Hill, 2901 Saddler Boulevard, Fort Collins, CO 80524. Casual attire, bring a dish (nothing that needs power), and your Stories of Dad.

For donations to help Rose with the expenses, please go to the link below: www.gofundme.com and search Ron Kaump in the search field.