Terrence J. “Terry” Kampwerth, age 69, of St. Rose, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. He was born March 13, 1955, in Highland, a son of Anna Jean Kampwerth, nee Schrage, of St. Rose, and the late Andrew Kampwerth.
In addition to his mother, Terry is survived by his children, Ryan (Stacey) Kampwerth of St. Rose, Brett (Jordan) Kampwerth of Dallas, TX, Lindsey Lappe of Highland, Adam (Kelli) Kampwerth of Charlotte, NC, and Avoynna Kampwerth of Highland; grandchildren, Alexis (friend, Jack Shelton), Charlotte, Maeve, and Andrew Kampwerth, Brooks and Palmer Kampwerth, and Coraleigh Kampwerth, and was anticipating the birth of his eighth grandchild; siblings, Jeanne (John) Leatherwood of Houston, TX, Ron Kampwerth of Salem, OK, Carolyn McDonald of O’Fallon, Steve (Michelle) Kampwerth of Birmingham, AL, and Jeff (Amy) Kampwerth of St. Rose; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Terry spent his life rooted in hard work and dedication to his community. He farmed and operated Kampwerth Cattle Co. and later retired from Basler Electric Company, where he worked as a machinist. His faith and service to the St. Rose Catholic Church were a cornerstone of his life. He served as a Lector, Usher, and Funeral Server and was an active member of the St. Rose Men’s Sodality. He was also a proud member of the Breese Knights of Columbus Council 2869, Greenville Heritage Museum, St. Rose Development Club, Clinton County Farm Bureau, and IUE-CWA Local 84840.
Terry found joy in simple pleasures, such as playing cards with friends at R-Bar sharing Sunday Benediction, but his greatest joy came from spending time with his beloved family, especially his grandchildren.
Funeral Mass will be Saturday, August 31, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Rose Catholic Church in St. Rose with Fr. Edward Schaefer presiding. Interment will follow at St. Rose Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday, August 30, 2024, from 4:00-8:00 p.m. and again on Saturday, August 31, 2024, from 9:00-10:15 a.m. at Moss Funeral Home in Breese.
In lieu of flowers, plants, and other gifts, memorials may be made to St. Rose Church or St. Rose Cemetery and will be received at the visitation or by mail, Moss Funeral Home, 535 N. 5th St. Breese, IL 62230, who is serving the family.
