Richard Allen Van Der Kamp

Richard Allen Van Der Kamp, 72, a resident of Cape Coral, FL for the past 21 years, formerly of Addison, IL, passed away Friday, February 7, 2025. He was born June 24, 1952 in Chicago, IL to Peter and Dorothy Van Der Kamp, now deceased.

He was of Lutheran faith. He attended Roosevelt High School. Richard was in the trucking industry for 32 years. He was also an avid Chicago Bears fan, all of his life. Loved by his family, friends and neighbors as the “Mayor of the Block,” “Airport Chauffeur” and “Waste Management Collector.”

He is survived by his beloved wife of 32 years, Marilyn Van Der Kamp of Cape Coral; two brothers, Thomas Van Der Kamp (Eileen) of Elgin, IL, and William Van Der Kamp (Monica) of NM; several nieces and a nephew, including Stephanie (Ron), Sean (Rachel), and Jennifer (Scott); as well as Maxie Mae, the Australian Shepherd.

Richard was preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Kobus (Ben).

Funeral Services will be held 12:00PM Monday, February 17, 2025 at Mullins Memorial, 1056 NE 7th Terrace, Cape Coral, FL 33909 with Pastor Van Garner officiating. The family will receive friends for a Time of Visitation from 11:00 AM until the time of service.

Entombment to follow at Coral Ridge Cemetery, 950 Chiquita Blvd. S., Cape Coral, FL 33991.

Memorial Contributions in memory of Richard Allen Van Der Kamp are suggested in his name to The American Heart Association, 300 S Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL 60606.

Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.