Keeping you in my prayers. Miss you. Loved growing up enjoying family every Sunday at Busia and Dziadzia’s❤️🌈❤️

Dear Ed and family

I knew your mother/wife as a fellow accounting academic and coauthor.

She was so professional, a warm lady for whom I have only fond memories .

Blessings 

Ashley

Dr Kamnikar was my professor at IPFW where I majored in accounting.  She was an excellent teacher who really challenged her students. I have to admit I also had a crush on her. She was the cutest teacher I ever had. For some reason, I thought about her today and decided to do a google search. I was saddened to learn that she had passed. My heartfelt condolences to her family.

Dear Ed and Family
My very deepest sympathy to you and your family. God Bless Judy, she is “Sakely Homw”. 
I cherish the many happy memories we had growing up as children of the Rakoski brothers. LeEtta and I often talk about  the fun we had on our trip to Poland.
Judy  accomplished so very much. She was full of life and LOVE. 
May she rest in God’s loving arms.  
Love, Kathleen Ochs

For as long as I can remember, Judy has been a quiet presence in my life…always smiling, always happy, always caring. Anytime I’d see her she’d say… “Now Deb, tell me about…” or “How are you doing?” She always seemed happy to see me. She always seemed interested in me. She always made me feel special. She always seemed to bring out the best in me. From countless dinners at her house, to her and Ed flying out to my wedding in California, to the baptismal party she and Ed threw for my son in Montgomery, Judy has always been a part of my life. It’s funny how you don’t think about such moments as they are happening. Then they suddenly hit you one day and you think… “Wow, she is a phenomenal woman!”

Judy and my late mother became great friends in the 1980s. They had so much fun together. They were always laughing, smiling, and talking. My mother would say "Oh Jude, what do you think?"  Then Judy would say "Well, I think..." Then they would talk and talk. They went on numerous fun trips together. They were even supposed to retire next door to each other at Lake Martin. Unfortunately, life got in the way of the retirement plans. They were part of the AUM supperclub, and those events will forever be etched into my memory...the Remkos, the Lacys, the Gislers, the Heberts and the Kamnikars all together eating, drinking, talking, laughing and enjoying life. Once this COVID pandemic is over, those joyous parties are something I hope to recreate not only for myself but for my son and my husband.

Judy has given me lasting memories of love, warmth, and friendship. She will be missed and she will be forever loved.


For as long as I can remember, Judy has been a quiet presence in my life…always smiling, always happy, and always caring. Anytime I’d see her she’d say… “Now Deb, tell me about…” or “How are you doing?” She always seemed happy to see me. She always seemed interested in me. She always made me feel special. She always seemed to bring out the best in me. From countless dinners at her house, to her and Ed flying out to my wedding in California, to the baptismal party she and Ed threw for my son in Montgomery, Judy has always been a part of my life. It’s funny how you don’t think about such moments as they are happening. Then they suddenly hit you one day and you think… “Wow, she is a phenomenal woman!”

Judy and my late mother became great friends in the 1980s. They had so much fun together. They were always laughing, smiling, and talking. My mother would say "Oh Jude, what do you think?"  Then Judy would say "Well, I think..." Then they would talk and talk. They went on numerous fun trips together. They were even supposed to retire next door to each other at Lake Martin. Unfortunately, life got in the way of the retirement plans. They were part of the AUM supperclub, and those events will forever be etched into my memory..the Remkos, the Lacys, the Gislers, the Heberts and the Kamnikars all together eating, drinking, talking, laughing and enjoying life. Once this COVID pandemic is over, those joyous parties are something I hope to recreate not only for myself but for my son and my husband.

Judy has given me lasting memories of love, warmth, and friendship. She will be missed and she will be forever loved.


Judy was my teacher, my mentor, my champion, and, most importantly, my friend.  She was a huge blessing to me and my family and my son considered her "the cookie lady" since she supplied him with both Christmas cookies and girl scout cookies for many years.  Like she did for so many other AUM alumni, she made an impact on me in the classroom when I was a student at AUM and she helped guide my career at AUM and with many government organizations for the past 35 years.  I am uploading a picture of her with the first AUM MAcc grads in 2015 - one of the many programs she helped make a reality in her tenure at AUM.  There will never be another Judy Kamnikar and she will certainly be missed.  To Ed and the family - we send our love, hugs and prayers.  Thank you for sharing her with us.  Love to all.  
Keren Deal (and Chip and Zack too)

Dr. Kamnikar was the toughest professor that I've ever had, but I don't think I learned as much from anyone else.  She was poised, brilliant, and a true professional.  My sincerest condolences to her family and friends.

Our heartfelt condolences to Ed and the Kamnikar family. We have so many wonderful memories of the times we've spent together in Ft. Wayne, Pueblo and especially at Lake Martin in Alabama. It's hard to realize that we won't share any more great times with Judy, but she'll forever remain in our hearts. Rest in Peace.

A friend, a mentor, a co-author.
Splendid memories of times together.
So sad for Ed and family.
I shall pray for pax at Sacred Heart Rongotea tomorrow.
Sincere condolences.


We will always remember the smiles and laughter of those summer days at the lake.  Judy will forever be in our hearts.

Jay and Ashley Remko

Our deepest condolences to Ed and Kamnikar family. 
We will always remember many warm family gatherings with them.
 Judy had been a great friend to our family since we first moved to Montgomery from Cleveland in 1999. 
She will be remembered for her congeniality, warm heart, and hospitality. May her soul rest in peace 🙏
Suna and Mehmet Sahinoglu ( both retired professors at AUM)

Dear Kamnikar Family, all of you are in my thoughts and prayers.  I will remember Mrs. Kamnikar with fondness.  It was always a pleasure to visit with her and your family in Montgomery.  May your memories bring you comfort through the upcoming years.

I remember when we were teenagers back in the day; she taught me how to dance. We always enjoyed visiting her family in Ft Wayne, In, Pueblo, Co and even a surprise visit in Las Vegas. 

My condolences to Ed and her wonderful family
May she rest in peace!


OBITUARY

Judith Anne Kamnikar

August 8, 1942 – October 7, 2021

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