Harry "Joe" Schamp, age 73, passed away unexpectedly on September 23, 2023 in Chadron, Nebraska. Joe was born on January 22, 1950 in Spaulding, Nebraska to parents Harry W. and Orvetta (Crumrine) Schamp.
Joe graduated from Burwell High School in Burwell, Nebraska in 1968. Following graduation, he enlisted with the United States Army. Joe served his Country from 1969 until being Honorably Discharged in 1971. Following the military, Joe went to school to receive hie Diesel Mechanic Degree. He worked construction, became an OTR Truck Driver for several years, as well as hauling rock.
Joe enjoyed everything outside: hunting, fishing, camping, and trail 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; as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins that spend their whole lives growing up together.
Joe is survived by his beautiful wife, Ronda Schamp; sister Cathy Kennedy; father and mother-in-law, Don & Rosalie Ross; sisters-in-law, Jean (Lance) Thomas and Lenny Jo Ross; 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. He was Great Grandpa to Casen & Bellamy, Harper, Geronimo, Gabriella, Christian, Jacklyn, Michael, Adrian, Isaac, and unborn baby boy Ari to Nathan & Noel Hinges. Joe was also survived by many nieces and nephews whom he adored.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the United Methodist Church, 340 N. Miller Street, Hay Springs, Nebraska on Friday, September 29, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Mountain time. There will be a luncheon to follow.
Flowers, donations and memorials may be sent in care of Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, 1700 Highway 20, Chadron, Nebraska 69337.