Patrick G. Kampschroer

Loving Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Son and BrotherPatrick Kampschroer, age 67, of Pequot Lakes, formerly of Forest Lake passed away unexpectedly while vacationing in Europe with his wife on February 13, 2017.
Pat enjoyed spending time with his family, especially at the lake and lived life to the fullest.
Preceded in death by father, John; granddaughter, Julia Barrow.
Survived by wife of 44 years, Sharon; children, Kyle (Stephanie), Cory (Jessica), Amy (Nate) Sztamburski, Kelly (Jon) Barrow; grandchildren, Anthony, Graham, Amalia, Felix, Riley, Reese, Grady, Isabella, Evelyn, Abram, Madelyn, Alex, Meredith, Charlotte; mother, Mary; brothers; Jim (Joan), Mike (Linda), nieces, nephews, many relatives and friends.
Visitation 4-8 p.m. Thursday, March 2nd at Roberts Family Life Celebration Home, 555 SW Centennial Dr., Forest Lake. Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. Friday, March 3rd at The Church of St. Peter, 1250 S. Shore Dr., Forest Lake, with visitation from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home.

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Playground innovation

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Judy Rydeen, President of the Scandia-Marine Lions Club presented a check for $1,000 to P.J. Forsythe of the Cottage Grove Lions for an inclusive playground. Woodbridge Park will be a destination for everyone to provide captivation, inclusion, and innovation. For more information on the park, go to goo.gl/cr8v4i. Pictured are Lion Tom Triplett, Lion Judy Rydeen, and P. J. Forsythe of the Cottage Grove Lions.

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Fairview Lakes Medical Center volunteer organization funds scholarships

The Fairview Lakes Medical Center Volunteer Organization will award 23 $1,000 scholarships this spring to qualified candidates planning a career in the medical field.
Applications are open to students in the Fairview Lakes Medical Center service area (permanent address: Pine City to Lino Lakes/Hugo; Highway 65 to Wisconsin border) and to employees of Fairview Health Services and their children, regardless of residence. Applicants must be high school graduates and attend or plan to attend an accredited post-secondary school in the 2017-2018 school year.broadstreet.zone(48036);
Applications and supporting documents must be received by March 31. Candidates may visit www.fairview.org/lakes/scholarships to download the scholarship application and a copy of the scholarship guidelines. Applications also are available at the information desk at Fairview Lakes Medical Center, 5200 Fairview Blvd. in Wyoming, or by contacting Jane Denovchek, Volunteer Services, jdenovc1@fairview.org or 651-982-7774.
The Fairview Lakes Medical Center Volunteer Organization raises funds throughout the year to support more than

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