David Van Camp

David Matthew Van Camp, 47, of Crystal Lake, passed away unexpectedly on November 3, 2016. He was born November 8, 1968, in Port Washington, WI to Raymond and Lelah (nee Alexander) Van Camp.

Dave was a skilled Eagle Scout, served in the Army Reserves, and was a member of the Phi Kappa Theta fraternity at Marquette University. In 1992 Dave received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from Marquette, and in 2001 received his Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the Keller Graduate School of Management. Dave was an accomplished Professional Engineer. Over the course of his 25-year career, he worked for Earth Tech, Smith Engineering/HR Green, and Terra Technologies. During his tenure at Smith/HR Green, Dave also served as the Village Engineer for Lake in the Hills, IL. Dave enjoyed spending time with family and friends, traveling, studying history, watching sports, and avidly supporting his Green Bay Packers and Marquette Warriors. Dave was an avid fan of historical- themed television shows such as Borgia.

Dave will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 14 years, Jill (nee Johnson); children Zachary (17), David Jr. (3) and Meghan (1); his mother Lelah Van Camp of Fountain Hills, AZ; brother Jon Van Camp of Chandler, AZ; father and mother-in law Ted and Mary Johnson of Crystal Lake, IL; brother-in- law Kevin Johnson of Wauwatosa, WI; nephews Bennett and Brett Van Camp and niece Emily Van Camp of Chandler, AZ. He was preceded in death by his father Raymond Van Camp and sisters Rebecca Van Camp and Jennifer Marcell (nee Van Camp). Recently, Dave and Jill adopted his nephew Zachary after Dave’s sister, Jennifer passed.

Memorial visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 from 4 PM until the 7:30 PM Celebration of Life service at Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 419 E. Terra Cotta Ave. (Rte. 176), Crystal Lake, IL 60014.

Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made at any Chase Bank to the David Van Camp memorial educational fund; make donations payable to Jill M. Van Camp and reference account ending 9268. Please consider the needs of the family during this difficult time.