A Celebration of Life for 73-year old Joe Schamp of Hay Springs, NE, will be held Friday, Sept 29, 2023 at 10:00 at the Methodist Church in Hay Springs.
There will be a luncheon to follow.Â
A Memorial has been established for the Hay Springs Volunteer Fire Department or Hay Springs OHD. Donations may be sent in care of Chamberlain Chapel P.O. Box 970, Chadron, NE 69337.
Online condolences may be left at www.chamberlainchapel.com
Harry “Joe” Schamp was born on January 22, 1950 in Spalding, NE, to parents Harry W. and Orvetta (Crumrine) Schamp. He passed away on Sept 23, 2023 at Chadron Community Hospital.
Joe graduated from Burwell High School in 1968. Following graduation, he enlisted with the United States Army and served his Country from 1969 until being Honorably Discharged in 1971.
Following the Military, Joe went to school to receive his Diesel Mechanic Degree. He worked construction and became an OTR Truck Driver for several years as well as hauling rock.
Joe enjoyed everything outside. Hunting, fishing, camping, and trial riding with the SxS. He loved every opportunity he was able to spend time with family.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents Harry & Orvetta, sister Sandy Cook, brother Chuck Schamp, son Michael Wright, and aunts and uncles as well as many cousins who spent their whole lives growing up together.
Joe is survived by his beautiful wife Ronda Schamp;daughters Tammie Schamp and Jennifer Schamp, sons Emory Schamp and Andy Burleigh, grandchildren Shantanniea Wright, Tina (Ernesto) Covarrubias, Justin Coffin, Noel (Nathan) Hinges, Kayla (Mason) Stansberry, Robin (Lily) Wright, Julian Gonzales, Garrett Wright, Riley Wright, Jacob Wright, Aspen Schamp, Elijah Burleigh and Abigail Burleigh.
Joe was also great-grandpa to Casen and Bellamy, Harper, Geronimo, Gabriella, Christian, Jacklyn, Michael, Adrian, Isaac and unborn baby Nathan and Noel Hinges’ unborn baby boy Ari,
He is also survived by sister Cathy Kennedy, Father-in-law and Mother-in-law Don & Rosalie Ross; Sisters-in-law Jean (Lance)Thomas and Lenny Jo Ross; and many nieces and nephews whom he adored.
Chamberlain Chapel is in charge of arrangements for Joe Schamp