Erna Kampken

Erna Kampken (née Zielke) was called to be with her Lord peacefully and in the presence and care of family on Friday, April 20^th, 2012 in her 98^th  year.  She was born November 13, 1914 in Lonke, Poland, to Ludwig and Emma Zielke (née Elgart) and emigrated to Canada in 1952 where she made her home in Windsor, Ontario.  She married her husband, Albert Kampken August 3, 1957 and is predeceased by him since 2001.  Erna is survived by one sister, Magdeleni of Syke, Germany, and is predeceased by sisters Margarete, Else, Emma, and Gertrud, and by brothers, Otto, Ludwig, and Hugo.  She is lovingly remembered by her nephews, Richard Konrad (Victoria Fillet) and his daughters Erica Konrad (Chris Ho) and their daughter Lauren and Veronica Konrad (Jon Ridley), Rev. Richard Orlowski (Christine) and sons Christopher and Stephen, and William Harry Orlowski (Vicky) and daughters Margaret and Christine, as well as by nieces and nephews in Germany, especially Luzie, Reinhart, and Helene.  Erna was a faithful member of Faith Lutheran Church, London.  Family and friends are invited to a time of visitation at the WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North on Tuesday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.  A service will be held at Faith Lutheran Church, 310 Southdale Road East, on Wednesday, April 25^th, 2012 with viewing at 10:00 a.m., service at 11:00 a.m.  Rev. James Scholz and Rev. Richard Orlowski will be officiating.  Interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, and a lunch at the church afterwards.  Donations are kindly appreciated in Erna’s memory to Faith Lutheran Church and may be done in person or via the link provided below.