Bernard C. Bomkamp, 96

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Bernard C. Bomkamp, 96, of Litchfield, died on Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. at Heritage Health: Therapy and Senior Care in Litchfield.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, Jan. 26, beginning at 10 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church in Litchfield. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Carlinville. Litchfield Family Funeral Service is assisting the family.

Mr. Bomkamp was born on April 11, 1924, in Carlinville, to Henry and Agnes (Bloome) Bomkamp. He married Virginia Yard on Jan. 24, 1943, in Carlinville, and she preceded him in death in 2011.

He worked for and retired from Standard Oil as a dealer. He and his wife then spent 27 years in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

A fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Mr. Bomkamp spent many hours and years enjoying Lake Lou Yaeger in Litchfield.

He is survived by his daughter, Judith (Robert A.) Polo of Gillespie; and grandchildren, Kathy (Rick) Fey, Michael (Lisa) Polo and Bradley (companion David) Polo.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Bomkamp was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Mary Jane Brown and Robert Bomkamp.

Online condolences to the family may be left at www.litchfieldffs.com.