William Lee VanKampen

Bill had many interests throughout his life, including watching football, NASCAR, and participating in truck events. He loved his family deeply and was a devoted and hardworking husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was known for his big heart and selfless nature. In addition to his many interests, Bill had a strong faith. He was baptized in Jesus’ name and was a longtime member of Cornerstone Tabernacle.

He worked for Atcon for 32 years until its closure in 2018. Following his career at Atcon, Bill took his love of cooking to a new level and started a food truck called “Uncle Bill’s Taco Wagon.” Bill and Sara traveled all over the United States with the food truck and enjoyed meeting people along the way while serving them delicious food, including Bill's famous quesadillas.

Bill loved to travel, and he took vacations each year with his beloved wife Sara. His favorite vacation spot was Hawaii, and his last trip was to South Carolina in November, where the family went to Bill’s favorite truck event, “Twitty’s Mud Bog,” and all food truck proceeds went to Toys for Tots, something that Bill loved. Knowing that this was his last trip, people traveled from all over to see Bill.

He was preceded in death by his parents Bruce VanKampen and Lynda Numikoski; step-father Dennis Numikoski; sister-in-law Debbie Rastetter; father-and-mother-in-law Ramon “Tamale King” and Anita “Tamale Queen” Quintero; as well as several cousins.

Bill is survived by his loving wife of 16 years, Sara; daughter Bethany VanKampen and fiancée Joseph Hudson; step-children Daniel (Jordan) Madrigal, Eric Madrigal, and David Madrigal; grandchildren Wynter, Lexi, Rilya, Sateara, Mason, Miss Aaliyah, Eric Jr., DJ, Juju, and Princess Adriana. He is also survived by his step-mother Linda VanKampen; siblings Jay Rastetter, Bruce (Suzette) VanKampen, Nanci (Mike) Lubinski, Steve (Vanessa) Numikoski, Edk (John) Sloan, and Stephanie (Gary) Trapp. Also surviving are sisters-in-law Mary (Marcel) Arocha, Irene Chapa, Melissa Rodriguez and brother-in-law Raymond Jr. (Linda) Quintero. Bill is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Services for Bill will be held at Cornerstone Tabernacle - 781 Lincoln Ave, Holland, MI 49423. A visitation will take place on Saturday, December 21 at 11:00 AM followed by a funeral service at 12:00 PM. Burial will follow at Lakewood Cemetery. The service will be livestreamed at this link: https://www.facebook.com/p/Lakeshore-Memorial-Services-100063641678604/

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the VanKampen family for funeral expenses.