Gerald "Jerry" Kampwerth

Gerald E. "Jerry" Kampwerth, age 73 of Highland, IL, died Sunday, December 13, 2015, at Highland Health Care Center in Highland, IL. He was born September 09, 1942, in Highland, IL, the son of John B. and Clara M. (nee Schumacher) Kampwerth. On October 12, 1984, he married Agnes Martha Junker, nee Vosholler, who survives. He was a member of Saint Paul Catholic Church. He was also a member of United Paperworkers Int. Union Local @1912. Gerald was born in Breese and grew up on the family farm east of Highland. He attended St. Paul School. He started working at Alton Box Board in 1963, retiring in 2005 as fork lift operator. In his retirement, he enjoyed caring for his home and large lot. He loved playing cards and bingo. He was a good-hearted man. In his youth, he enjoyed dancing. Survivors include : Wife - Agnes M. Junker Kampwerth, nee Vosholler, Highland, IL Step Daughter - Norma Jean Hobbs, Highland, IL Step Son - Mark J. (Carol) Junker, Highland, IL Step Daughter - Barbara A. (Pat) Shinn, Highland, IL Step Grandchild - Wayne R. "Chip" Hobbs Jr. Step Grandchild - Starla K. (Howard) Schuchardt Step Grandchild - Steve L. (Julie) Vosholler Step Grandchild - Justin E. (Tiffany) Vosholler Step Grandchild - Michael J. (Megan) Junker Step Grandchild - Nikki L. (Shawn) Gurley Step Grandchild - Preston P. Shinn Step Great Grandchild - Hunter W. Schuchardt Step Great Grandchild - Cody M. Schuchardt Step Great Grandchild - Mason Junker-Schrumpf Step Great Grandchild - Mikaela Junker Step Great Grandchild - Marbrie Junker Step Great Grandchild - Trey Evans Step Great Grandchild - Logan Gurley Step Great Grandchild - Vincent J. "Vinnie" Vosholler Step Great Grandchild - Everette Vosholler Brother - John H. (Mary) Kampwerth, Highland, IL Brother - Robert L. (Darlene) Kampwerth, Highland, IL Brother - James M. (Dorothy) Kampwerth, Highland, IL Brother - Ralph B. Kampwerth, Highland, IL Sister - Mary E. Haar, Desoto, MO Sister - Marietta J. Winkeler, Highland, IL Sister In-law - Anna Jean Kampwerth, St. Rose, IL Sister In-law - Betty J. Kampwerth Head, Highland, IL He was preceded in death by : Father - John B. Kampwerth died 9/26/1983 Mother - Clara M. Kampwerth, nee Schumancher died 10/17/1986 Step Son - Roger L. Vosholler died 5/30/2011 Step Son In-law - Wayne R. Hobbs Sr. died 3/9/2014 Step Grandchildren - Tracy A. Hobbs died 4/19/2009 Step Grandchild - Ryan M. Junker died 7/29/2012 Brother - Andrew B. Kampwerth died 8/21/2005 Brother - Bruno Kampwerth died at age 3 1/2 years Sister (Twin) - Geraldine Kampwerth died at 3 1/2 months old (Gerald's twin) Brother In-law - Lewis Haar died 4/2/2007 Brother In-law - Louis B. Winkeler died 5/21/2006 Brother - Alfred B. Kampwerth died 1/15/2008 Sister In-law - Agnes R. Kampwerth died 9/24/2014 Brother - Jerome J. Kampwerth died 9/10/1997 Sister In-law - Irma C. Kampwerth died 2/14/1980 Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, December 16, 2015, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL and from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM on Thursday, December 17, 2015, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 AM on Thursday, December 17, 2015, at Saint Paul Catholic Church in Highland, IL., with Father Pat G. Jakel, officiating. Interment will be at Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Highland, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Catholic Church.

Gerald "Jerry" Kampwerth

September 9, 1942 - December 13, 2015