Juanita Marie Kampen, 80, Gerald, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, at Gasconade Manor in Owensville.
She was born Oct. 2, 1945, to the late Carl and Anna (Scherer) Wildhaber in Washington.
She was united in marriage to Kenneth Kampen Feb. 12, 1966, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Beaufort.
Juanita was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church.
She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her children, nieces and nephews and dancing with her nieces at her home. Juanita also enjoyed playing bingo at the Beaufort Lions Hall.
She was preceded in death by husband, Kenneth; parents, Carl and Anna; son, Daniel Kampen; and brothers, Charles and Tom Wildhaber.
Juanita is survived by daughter, Lisa Vinson and husband Kyle of Owensville; siblings, Jerry Wildhaber and wife Darlene of Fenton, Perry Wildhaber and wife Diane of Union, Carlyn Hoelscher of Sullivan and Magdeline Johnson and husband Randy of Festus; and grandchildren, Olivia and James Vinson.
Her body was cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements entrusted to Gottenstroeter Funeral Home in Owensville.
