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    • Service

      Services will be private.

      A celebration of life will be planned in the future when it is safe to gather and remember a wonderful man who knew how to have a good time.

    • Full Obituary

      Daniel L. “Dan” Kampwerth, 63, of Highland, IL, passed away Monday, October 12, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, O’Fallon, IL from complications of Covid-19.

      Dan was born on November 8, 1956, to Jerome and Irma (nee Kombrink) Kampwerth, in Highland, IL. On September 29, 1979, he married Tami L. Wise at Evangelical United Church of Christ, Highland, IL.

      Dan was employed at the Alton Box Board Company and stayed on with the business
      through many changes, ending his career after 44 years as a Westrock employee.

      Dan was a beloved coach for his children’s ball teams. His three granddaughters were the apple of his eye. As a grandpa, or “Grumpa”, he spent time with endless swing rides and was teaching the girls to love golf as much as he did.

      He was a member of the Weinheimer Holy Dribblers Society Sunday morning basketball league and an avid fan of Mizzou college basketball and football. Dan’s true passion was the golf course; he was proud of landing two holes in one. He was a member of Twin Oaks Golf Club and he played in several leagues with a wide variety of friends. Dan never met a stranger, he enjoyed raising a glass with a friend, playing euchre, and consistently being the last man to leave the party on every occasion. Dan and Tami were proud of the life they made together through mutual sacrifice and love for each other and their family. They retired in 2019 to live the dream of travel, golf and relaxation. His dream was tragically cut short by a virus that knows no mercy when it strikes. Dan would want his friends to please stay safe, wear a mask, and to raise a glass and think of him.

      Dan was the dear husband of Tami Kampwerth, Highland, IL; loving father of Nathan D. (Lori Schrumpf) Kampwerth and Samantha J. (Noah) Haukap, both of Highland, IL; grandfather of 3 granddaughters, Ellie Rose Kampwerth, Nora Laine Kampwerth, and Olivia Ann Haukap and he was anticipating the arrival of his 4th granddaughter in early November. Dan is also survived by his brother Roger A. (Tina) Kampwerth, Marine, IL; sister, Lori (Kevin) Suess, Edwardsville, IL; sister-in-law, Kathy Kampwerth, Richmond TX; brothers-in-law, Marc (Arlene) Wise, Oakley, CA, John B. Wise, Highland, IL; and numerous nieces and nephews.

      Dan is preceded in death by his parents, Jerome and Irma Kampwerth; mother and father-in-law, L. John and Shirley Wise; and brother, Larry P. Kampwerth.

      Memorials may be directed to Highland Area Christian Service Mission-Food Pantry or Coping 4 Life, 900 N. Walnut, Breese, IL www.coping4life.com/

      Services will be private. A celebration of life will be planned in the future when it is safe to gather and remember a wonderful man who knew how to have a good time.

      Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL

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    1. Sue Tebbe / October 14, 2020 at 2:43 pm

      Thinking of you, Tami, and the entire family. Will miss that smile, laugh, & sense of humor. Prayers & peace for him & you. Sue & Virgil Tebbe

    2. Deb Schumacher / October 14, 2020 at 2:56 pm

      So sorry for your loss! Thoughts and prayers for the entire family. Deb & Dennis Schumacher

    3. Keith Haberer / October 14, 2020 at 3:11 pm

      Nate, Lori, and girls, I met Dan as a basketball team mate years ago and knew from the start that he was a special individual. There was a class about him that people were drawn to. I always enjoyed our chance meetings over the years and can say for a fact that he never changed. My condolences to your family for your great loss but take comfort in the fact that he made the world a better place. Keith Haberer

    4. Carol Schwend / October 14, 2020 at 3:46 pm

      Tami,
      So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

    5. Frieda And John Willmann / October 14, 2020 at 8:03 pm

      Sorry for your loss. My husband John Willmann worked with Dan for many years. John and Dan shared a love for Mizzou sports. Our condolences go out to you and your family as you carry on in these sad times. May god bless you and your family. John and Frieda Willmann

    6. C. Wilson / October 15, 2020 at 11:43 am

      My thoughts and prayers are with KAMPWERTH FAMILY in their time of grief. May ‘God’ give the family peace during this most difficult time.
      (Romans 15:13)

    7. LaDonna Boyer / October 17, 2020 at 9:10 am

      Tami, Nate, Sam – We are deeply sorry for your loss. Dan was such a great person and always fun to be around. We wish there was something we could say or do that would ease your pain, we will continue to keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless, Dave, LaDonna, Michael and Sarah Boyer

    8. Mary Santel / October 18, 2020 at 11:16 am

      Tammy

      So sorry for your loss
      Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
      God bless

      Mary and Tom Santel

    9. Knebel Connie / October 18, 2020 at 12:17 pm

      Tami and family- been thinking about you and your family all week! Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family! 💝 Dan was such a great guy and loved to have a great time!

    10. sharon knuf / October 20, 2020 at 11:06 am

      Tami and family
      So sorry for your loss. Please accept our sympathy. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
      Sharon, Bill, Whitney and Kayla Knuf

    11. Douglas Bradley / October 21, 2020 at 9:51 am

      So sorry to hear of Dan’s passing. So, so sorry. He was a great guy. I’ve been a coach for lots and lots of years and have met many wonderful parents who have volunteered their time to help kids and I don’t think I ever had a parent that put in as much work as Dan. He was so dependable and brought a perfect demeanor to the job of working with kids. I want to issue my most heartfelt sympathies to Tami, Nathan, and Sami and their families.
      Doug Bradley

    12. Keith Zagar / October 21, 2020 at 4:05 pm

      Sorry to hear of Dan’s passing. Although it’s been many years since our high school days, I have vivid fond memories of Dan that make me smile recalling them. He was a very kind and pleasant person and I am so fortunate to have known him.

    13. Art Hayhurst / October 21, 2020 at 4:59 pm

      Tami,
      I am so very sorry to hear the news today. Pray for you and your family the peace and comfort only God can provide at this very difficult time.

    14. Dan Obernuefemann / November 1, 2020 at 5:10 pm

      Tami, You have our deepest sympathy on the passing of Dan. We cherish the many memories we had. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Dan and Terry Obernuefemann

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