Jeremy Michael Kampeter

Jeremy Michael Kampeter, age 46, of Jefferson City, Mo., passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital, with his family by his side.
He was born on June 24, 1977, in Jefferson City, the son of Lawrence "Larry" Clarence and Mary Lee (Steinman) Kampeter. On June 16, 2001, he was united in marriage to Stephanie Ann Hermann, who survives at their home.
A lifelong resident of the Central Missouri area, Jeremy grew up in Vienna, Mo., and was a 1995 graduate of Maries R-1 High School. Furthering his education, he attended Lincoln University where he graduated in 1999 with a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Information Systems.
For the majority of his career, Jeremy was employed with the Missouri Department of Transportation where he worked in the construction and materials sector of the department. He gained the title of Construction Management System Administrator and was a proud and dedicated employee.
Meeting on a blind date, Jeremy and Stephanie embarked on their lives together in 2001. In their first years of marriage, they often had date nights at home with dinner and a movie; Jeremy prepared the meals and developed a love and passion for cooking. Over the years, he enjoyed trying new recipes and having cookouts and fish fries for friends and family for various occasions including Cardinals and Chiefs games. His love of the Christmas season was evident in the six Christmas trees found throughout the family home and the twinkling lights that adorned its rooftop.
Jeremy's love of sports began in childhood with backyard wiffle ball and kick ball games and continued into adulthood attending his son's sporting events; Ethan playing basketball and Sam playing football and running track. He even attended the NFL Draft in 2023. His sons will reflect on memories of doing puzzles, Lego projects, playing Connect Four as well as getting outside for campfires or building a bridge over the creek at their home. He was a devoted husband and supportive father,
Another passion that started in childhood, Jeremy's love of the outdoors took root on boyhood fishing trips and evenings spent frog gigging. Jeremy loved to be outside he found solace at the edge of any body of water as long as the fish were biting and there was no greater peace than listening to the sounds of wildlife from his deer stand. He held fond memories of a family vacation to Colorado where the family had the opportunity to hike, spending many hours in the beautiful mountain scenery.
Jeremy will be remembered for his jovial spirit, contagious sense of humor and his unwavering care for others. His outgoing and friendly nature endeared him even to strangers. Above all his legacy will reside in his love for his family and will live on through his sons.
Survivors include his loving wife of 22 years, Stephanie; two sons, Ethan and Sam Kampeter; parents, Larry and Mary Kampeter of Vienna, Mo.; brother, Jason Kampeter (Brandy Workman-Kampeter) of Vienna, Mo.; parents-in-law, Dan and Cher Hermann of Jefferson City, Mo.; brothers-in-law, Joel Hermann (Baileigh) of Denver Co., Philip Hermann (Leslie) of Kansas City, Mo., and Jonathan Hermann (Ashley) of Castle Pines, Co.; nephews, Simon and Benjaman Hermann; God-son, Jaiden Hayes; and family pup, Ellie.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Lawrence and Rita Kampeter, and maternal grandparents, William "Bill" and Frances Steinman.
Visitation will be held at Freeman Mortuary on Sunday, April 21, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Funeral services will be conducted at Capital City Christian Church on Monday, April 22, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. with the Reverend Heber Mena officiating.
The family would like all in attendance to be casual. Everyone is encouraged to wear Chiefs or Cardinals attire in celebration of Jeremy's love for sports.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Kampeter Children's Education Fund, P.O. Box 95 Jefferson City, Mo. 65102.
Funeral arrangements are under the care of Freeman Mortuary, 915 Madison St, Jefferson City, MO 65101.