Photo courtesy of Reed & Benoit Funeral Home Inc. - Watertown
Jan 17, 1976 - Aug 16, 2025
I’m so sad to hear the news of Jesse I have known a very long time as he not only went to school with me he was a very good friend throughout the yrs always laughing and joking and loving to pull a prank just to get someone to laugh or smile Rip Jesse till we someday meet again my friend .
Susan Johnson Kidney .
Susan Johnson Kidney
August 25, 2025 | Watertown, NY | Friend
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. So sorry to hear about Jesse. He’s one of the good ones. He will be missed
Stacy Ramsey
August 24, 2025 | Watertown, NY | Friend
We are so sorry to hear of Jesse's passing, we will remember he and his sister riding ATV, taking the time to visit with us at camp, being happy kids. May peace and comfort find you in this difficult time.
JohnnyMike &Charmaine Campany
August 20, 2025 | Croghan, NY | Friend
My condolences and love to Jesse's family and friends. May your presence in heaven put smiles on all you touch. R.I.P. Jesse
Darren Grant
August 20, 2025 | CAPE VINCENT, NY
Our sincere condolences to the Kampnich and Bauter family.
Ron & Ginger Young
August 19, 2025 | Chaumont, NY
So sorry to hear about Jesse’s passing. I had the privilege of being the Maid of Honor at Jesse and Lani’s wedding. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kelly Lamoree Ringwald
August 19, 2025 | Lawton, OK | Friend
So sorry to hear of Jesse,s passing my he rest in peace The Lyngs Pat&Shari
Pat Lyng
August 19, 2025 | Natural Bridge, NY
To the Kampnich Family we are deeply sorry for your loss. ❤
Chelsie & Dustin Brenon
August 19, 2025 | Watertown
Peggy & Dale, I am sorry to hear about Jesse please know your in our thoughts and prayers
Sue & Scott Smith Clute
August 19, 2025 | Black River, NY | Friend
Jesse J. Kampnich, 49, Black River passed away Saturday, August 16th at his home surrounded by his nearest family and friends while he was on comfort care under the direction of Jefferson County Hospice.
Jesse was born January 17, 1976, the son to Stanley Kampnich and Peggy Hamilton Bauter. He graduated from Watertown High School in 1994.
He enjoyed the outdoors and had a passion for hunting, camping, snowmobiling, and four-wheeling. Jesse especially loved spending time with his mother, stepfather, and family. He also cherished the companionship of his two dogs, Lacey and Jenny.
He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Peggy and Dale Bauter; his father and stepmother, Stanley and Nadine Kampnich; his siblings, Matthew Kampnich, Luke Kampnich, and Sarah Kampnich; stepbrothers, Travis Bauter, Kevin Bauter and Jason Bauter, along with several nieces and nephews.
Jess was predeceased by his former wife, Leilani Johnson.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Black River Legion on Saturday, August 30th beginning at 2:00 pm.
Online condolences can be made at www.reedbenoit.com
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