Ralph B. Kampwerth

Ralph B. Kampwerth, age 81 of Highland, IL, died Monday, August 30, 2021, at Saint Joseph's Hospital, Breese, IL. He was born on Wednesday, October 25, 1939, in Highland, IL, the son of John and Clara (nee Schumacher) Kampwerth. He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL. He attended St. Paul School. He worked for Carl Rikli's Bakery for four years until starting at Basler Electric on November 28, 1966, as a simple riveter in the systems department; he also worked in the machine shop and multiple winding area for a short time before returning to systems assembly. He retired from Basler Electric in April of 2004. He was always willing to help someone in need. He enjoyed dancing, baking, fishing, playing cards, gardening and working on the farm. Survivors include: Sister - Marietta J. Winkeler, Highland, IL Brother - Robert L. (Darlene) Kampwerth, Highland, IL Brother - James M. (Dorothy) Kampwerth, Highland, IL Sister-in-law - Anna Jean Kampwerth, St. Rose, IL Sister In-Law - Mary Kampwerth, Highland, IL Nieces and Nephews - Many. He was preceded in death by: Father - John B. Kampwerth Mother - Clara M. Kampwerth, nee Schumacher Brother - Alfred B. Kampwerth Brother - Andrew B. Kampwerth Brother - Bruno Kampwerth - Died at age 3 1/2 years Brother - Jerome J. Kampwerth Sister - Mary E. Haar Brother - John H. Kampwerth, Highland, IL Brother - Gerald E. Kampwerth, Highland, IL Sister - Geraldine Kampwerth - Died at age 3 1/2 months Sister In-Law - Agnes R. Kampwerth Sister In-Law - Irma Kampwerth Brother In-Law - Lewis Haar Brother In-Law - Louis B. Winkeler Sister In-Law - Agnes Kampwerth Sister In-Law - Betty Kampwerth. Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Thursday, September 02, 2021, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 AM on Thursday, September 02, 2021, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL, with Rev. Fr. Pat G. Jakel. Pastor, St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL, officiating. Interment will be at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Highland, IL. Memorial contributions may be made as Masses, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, St. Paul School Educational Foundation.

Ralph B. Kampwerth

October 25, 1939 - August 30, 2021