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John Kammeyer Obituary

John Michael Kammeyer Charleston - John Michael Kammeyer, 69, of Charleston, South Carolina, husband of Victoria Shogry Kammeyer, entered into eternal rest Thursday, August 12, 2021. His Funeral Service will be held Monday, August 16, 2021 in Grace Church Cathedral, 98 Wentworth Street at 2:00 p.m. A committal service will be held later in the Grace Church Columbarium. The family will receive friends Sunday in the J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Downtown Chapel from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. John was born November 13, 1951 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, son of the late Arnold Ernest Rudolph Kammeyer and Nora Bell Avey Kammeyer. Following graduation from Woodland High School in Woodburn, IN as a stand-out athlete, John was recruited by Baptist College and played on their Basketball Team for four years. He is honored and in the Charleston Southern Hall of Fame. John was a member of numerous Charleston civic organizations to include the German Friendly Society and the Charleston Exchange Club, where he twice received its "Man of the Year" recognition. He served as a vestry member at Grace Church Cathedral and was the Captain of all ushers. John was the co-owner of Rug Masters and received national recognition for his professional demeanor and business acumen. He loved his work. John is survived by his wife of 46 years, Vicki of Charleston, SC; daughter, Margaret Kammeyer Williams (John Allen) of Arlington, VA; son, Kurt Arnold Shogry Kammeyer (Anna Maria) of Charleston, SC; two brothers: Steven Kammeyer of Woodburn, IN and Timothy Kammeyer of Maquoketa, IA; and four grandchildren: Luke Allen Williams, Nora Victoria Williams, John Michael Kammeyer and Marianna Sophia Kammeyer. He was a beloved son, brother, husband, uncle, father, and Opa to his family, all titles which he cherished. We will love him forever. Memorials may be made to Grace Church Cathedral, 98 Wentworth Street, Charleston, SC 29401 or the Charleston Animal Society, 2455 Remount Road, N. Charleston, SC 29406. A memorial message may be sent the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Aug. 13 to Aug. 14, 2021.

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Beverly Oswald

August 6, 2023

I am so sorry to hear about John's passing. I had the great pleasure of teaching his daughter Margaret. Her family is loved by so many people. I will be praying for his family

Maureen

March 29, 2023

I just learned of Coach K's passing. When our sons were teens, he volunteered many hours as their baseball coach. My son is now 41 & we have great memories of that time he so freely gave to those boys.

Roger Nielsen

August 8, 2022

It was my honor to reconnect with John just a few short years ago. Despite the 40+ years between our talking it was like we had never lost touch. That was John. My life was enriched listening to him talk about his family. He is missed.

Judy Reichert

August 6, 2022

Oh, dear John. I still have trouble accepting that you are gone and now it has been a year. You are so much missed.

Matt Smith, fellow Exchangite

February 24, 2022

I just learned of John's passing. Hearty laugh accompanied a great sense of humor, firm but fair, tremendous work ethic...great example to his family and friends alike. Dedicated to his customers.

Pat Walters

October 21, 2021

Dear Vickie
Yesterday when I went by Rug Masters, I instantly knew SOMETHING was different. When you told me John had passed I was instantly saddened. I felt his spirit there in spite of the fact that I couldn´t see him.
He is with you all now, all the time. He is in the Kings Army. He is Loving and watching over your family.
May you be comforted knowing that you will be reunited in the promised world of "forever".
God´s loving grace is magnificent, Merciful and true.
In Christian love and Faith, your friend Pat Walters

The Lassiter Family

September 1, 2021

Dear Vicki and Family,
We were so shocked and saddened to hear of John´s passing. We recall his help in selecting and later installing many beautiful and long lasting carpets over the years. Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers. John will be sorely missed by our entire community. May his love for all of you bring you timeless comfort. Jane and Kerry Lassiter

Carol Linville , Pet Helpers Adoption Shelter

August 26, 2021

Vicki and family...I was so very surprised to read John passed away and just want to send deepest sympathy to you and your family. Prayers that God will bless and help you through these difficult days. Sincerely, Carol Linville

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Ann Triscott

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Anne Jennings

August 24, 2021

I was so sad to learn of John`s passing. He was always a delight to work with and so knowledgeable. Coming into Rug Masters it was a joy because of the family and the dogs. Wishing you much peace and comfort.

Deb Coomer

August 23, 2021

Vicki & family,

I am so sorry for your loss. John was one of my best guy friends from WLS & Woodlan. He was a great guy & will be missed by all who knew him. May God give you comfort in the coming days.

Debra Avey-Hidy

August 21, 2021

Victoria and family - so sorry to hear of John's passing. I have many memories growing up and seeing all my cousins at Grandma Avey's house in Bryant.

Archie and John Burkel

August 18, 2021

Dear Vicki,

Please accept our sincere condolences on the tragic loss of a man who was clearly a wonderful husband, Father, and friend. Our best wishes as you travel the rough waters ahead. May they once again be calm, filled with positive memories of a life well lived and loved.

Lisa Schultz and Michael Frenza

August 18, 2021

We just heard of John´s passing today. We send our condolences, best wishes and prayers to all of Johns family. Lisa and Mike

Justin Whitesides

August 17, 2021

Kurt, Vicky, and family,

I was deeply saddened when I learned of Mr. John's passing today. Please know that Andrea and I are lifting you all up in prayers for healing during this very difficult time. If we can do anything to help the family, please contact me. Sending you our love, support, prayers, and deepest sympathies.

Ned Werling

August 17, 2021

I am so saddened to learn of this. I loved watching John play basketball in high school. He was not only a great athlete but had perfect form in motion. He was such a nice person and easy to talk with and I'm sure that was how he remained. My prayers go out for John's family and friends.

Wade Boatwright

August 17, 2021

Vicki and family,

I am saddened and shocked to hear about the loss of John. I considered him a good friend and an inspiration the way he led the church usher team. You have our deepest sympathy and condolences for your family.

Wade Boatwright

Taylor Bensinger

August 17, 2021

John will be missed immensely. Not just by me but the tons of people he has impacted. In my Masters program we were asked to interview a great leader. Of course, I chose John. He led with passion and wisdom that I was lucky enough to get to experience in my life. John was always a friend to me and I consider him like a father figure. He left me with knowledge and skills that I will forever cherish. My thoughts and prayers are with his family who have lost a great man.

John & Susan Witty

August 16, 2021

Vicki, we send our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. John was an inspiration to so many over the years throughout our community.
I will always remember his pleasant smile, our long conversations and how proud he was of his family every time I visited with you at RugMasters.

He has completed his earthly journey and now rests with our Heavenly Father.

Our prayers are with you.

Andrea Hatcher

August 16, 2021

So sorry. John was a big part of my life and my families life when I was growing up. I remember all the projects my dad had him work on. He was the first adult that I got to call by his first name.

Michael J Abdalla. Sr

August 16, 2021

To A Great Husband Father & Grandfather &Friend to All
A genuinely committed man to his family friends and all of his acquaintances
May God rest his soul

Mamie

August 16, 2021

Truly heart broken at the loss of such a lovely man and the husband and father of a beautiful family.

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Mamie and Allen Ventola

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Larry Hasfjord

August 16, 2021

Prayers for all of John's family and friends.

Sophia Kelley

August 16, 2021

Jon and I are so saddened to hear of John's passing. Prayers of strength and comfort to all who loved him. May his memory be eternal.

Jesse Beasley

August 16, 2021

Dear Kurt and family,
My deepest sympathies during this time. I have such fond memories of Coach Kammeyer. He was a hard-working, kind and generous man. I will always remember his work ethic on and off the ball field and how well he always treated me as a young kid. Praying for God to comfort you and your family and to give you peace through the hope we have in Jesus Christ.

Jesse Beasley

Patricia and Wayne Weart

August 16, 2021

We are so very sorry to learn of John´s death. Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

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Ed and Lynne Ankersen

August 15, 2021

Vicky and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We remember John fondly from our college days. May you find comfort in the blessings he bestowed upon you. He continues to be with you always in your hearts.

Steve Kammeyer

August 13, 2021

My dear Brother John, I could not have asked for a better brother or friend. I am so proud of you - especially when I hear your friends and classmates talk about you. We had a great ride for 7 decades. Brotherly love could not have been stronger. Till we meet again.

Elaine Schupp

August 13, 2021

Vicki, my heart breaks for you and your family. May the outpouring of love from your many friends bring you some comfort in the difficult time ahead of you. Both of you made any social gathering more fun to attend. John will be missed by all who had the good fortune to know him.

Greg & Kay Shealy

August 15, 2021

Greg & I are so sorry to hear about John's passing. Greg officiated Basketball with John. Greg thought a lot of John. I met John at one of the High School Basketball Officials Banquets.

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Pamela Bodiford Hunt

August 15, 2021

My deepest condolences to you, Vicky, my dear friend. I am so very sorry for you loss and know you will miss him deeply. May he Rest In Peace in the arms of His Savior, Jesus Christ.
Love you,
Pam

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DENNIS AND TAMMY MCHONE

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Cathy and Kenny Walters

August 15, 2021

Our sincere sympathy and love to your family. Such a wonderful man

Cathy & Ty Cline

August 15, 2021

We who knew John were touched by his life. May his memory be eternal.
Love and prayers,
Cathy & Ty

C. Lee & Elaine H. Wilson

August 15, 2021

Dear Vicki,Kurt,Margaret & Family, Elaine and I send our deepest sympathies to all of you on John´s passing . John was such a pleasure to know and work with over the last 40 years . He made getting new rugs and carpeting an easy process . Our thoughts and our prayers are with all of you during this difficult time . God bless your family, Lee and Elaine Wilson

Dianne & Don Vogtman New Haven, IN

August 15, 2021

Dear Vicki, Margaret, Kurt & families
We extend our deepest sympathies to each of you on the sudden passing of cousin John. We have fond memories of the times spent together in our visits to Charleston, especially the week at Folly Beach with our kids and grandkids. John was always a person who made the most out of life and cared for others. We know he loved his family and his Savior, Jesus Christ. We pray God's blessings on each of you for comfort and strength during this difficult time.

Larry McKeehan

August 15, 2021

Vickie, I am so saddened by John´s passing. He was a great a teammate and friend when we played basketball at Baptist College. John was not just a great player, but was always a great student of the game and passed his knowledge and passion on to the rest of us. My memories of John and those days are all a blessing to me and I will cherish them for ever. Prayers for you and the family!

Bill & Sharon Kammeyer

August 14, 2021

Wow! Not enough terms to describe John's life and accomplishments. It is a trite saying that he will be sorely missed, but the truth, is he will. We remember all the good visits we had both in Charleston and Ft. Wayne. We were truly fortunate to chat with John on our last trip through Charleston in March, 2021. You never know what the Lord has in store for you in the future. May the memories of John as a husband, father, and grandfather be a joy to you in these stressful times. God bless you Vicki, Kurt, and Margaret as you go on in this world as John is now where we all look forward in faith to being re-united.Extending our sympathy and prayers, Dr. Bill & Sharon

Jacqueline Adamson

August 14, 2021

My heart goes to Vicki and family. Always loved being with John in Doug Donehue's Bible study class at Grace. Such a warm gentle, kind man. Heaven just got a special angel.

Glenda F Lazicki

August 14, 2021

Dear Vicki and family,
I am so saddened to hear of John's passing. He was such a kind, gentle man, things you already know. My heart breaks for each of you, and my prayers are with you.

Larry and Judi Dandridge

August 14, 2021

Dear Vicky and Family,
We are so sorry to hear this news. John was an example for all of us to follow. He was my (Larry's) Exchange Club brother and ourskilled and knowedgeable carpet adviser for 16 years. The good Lord will for certain welcome John to heaven and appoint John an Angel First Class there. We pray the Lord will give you the strength and comfort to help you celebrate his exemplary life.

Sincerely,

Larry and Judi Dandridge
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Eduard Weathers

August 14, 2021

John will be missed at our Thursday Exchange lunch table

Henry Fralix

August 14, 2021

It will be very difficult to imagine Grace Church Cathedral without John Kammeyer organizing all the ushers and managing logistics of the services. We are shocked and very saddened by the news of his sudden passing. He will be missed also at the German Friendly Society. Thinking of all the family, Henry and Ann Hurd Fralix

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Barbara Stilwell

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Lisa, David, Rachael, Victoria & Jonathan

August 14, 2021

Dear Vicki, Margaret & Kurt,
Our hearts are broken for you. No one was more generous than John. So many things to love about him. We will be here for all of you.
Love you all!

Gail Schlatter

August 14, 2021

My deepest condolences to John’s dear family. M husband, Steve Schlatter graduated with John and thought so highly of him.
I will always so fondly remember renting his beach house in 1996 fo a wonderful week and having dinner with John & Vicky. It was delightful.
Blessings and prayers to you all.

Beverly Oswald

August 14, 2021

Dear Margaret and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. It has been many years since you were in my German classes. Your parents were always so nice and involved in your studies. I appreciated getting to know them and I will always remember you in my class.
You and your family are in my prayers,
Beverly Oswald

Jimmy and Patty Hayes

August 14, 2021

Dear Vicki,Kurt and family,
Patty and I have lost a very special friend. We are dearly sorry for your loss. Memories will always comfort your future. He will always be with you. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are here for you. God bless you. RIP friend.

Judy Avey Reichert

August 14, 2021

I remember my basketball-star cousin as an enthusiastic athlete who loved his beautiful wife, children and grandchildren with all his heart. He was a faithful servant of God and country. My heart aches for this loss, but swells with pride for the gift of his life. May memories of the countless wonderful times be comfort to his family. I love you, John. I am envisioning you and Daddy having many long discussions in Heaven.

Archie Franchini

August 14, 2021

Vicki, I'm sorry to learn of John's passing. I have fond memories of John and you when we were students at the Baptist College. I enjoyed reconnecting with him at CSU basketball games. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Mary Kennedy

August 14, 2021

Dear Vicki,
I was so surprised to read John's obituary. What a kind person. He was here to measure my steps for rugs. We talked and laughed about old times as I showed him how pleased I was with the ones Kurt had already installed. We have known each other since before you got married and we gave you that wonderful Maggie! How very much you loved her. I know that she and John have already found each other.
Thoughts, love, and prayers for the Shogry/Kammeyer families. I will never forget your kindness to me and I will love you forever!
Mary Kennedy

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Kerry, Jess, and Denise

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Becki McSwain-Reynolds

August 14, 2021

Dear Vicki, Margaret, & Kurt,
My heart breaks for you, especially knowing how proud John was of his family, and how much he loved you. John was always so helpful and kind and it was wonderful to watch him pass that on to Kurt in the business. Margaret, Johnny asked me to extend his sympathy to you, especially knowing what it's like to lose your father.
Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Fondly,
Becki McSwain-Reynolds

Mary Ann Kammeyer Morgan (2nd cousin-Harold)

August 13, 2021

My sincere condolences to Vicki and entire family. So fondly remember John during our growing up years and how he & my brother made Woodlan basketball history. May each of you rest in the assurance that he is forever with our Lord!

Mary Ann Kammeyer Morgan

August 13, 2021

My sincere condolences to Vicki and entire family. So fondly remember John during our growing up years and how he & my brother made Woodlan basketball history. May each of you rest in the assurance that he is forever with our Lord!

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