Charles was born May 28, 1933 in Belleville, Illinois to late Charles H. Kaemmerer and Mable Kaemmerer (nee Nevenner).
Charles married Virginia Kaemmerer (nee Goodnick), the love of his life, in November, 1951 and together they had four children.
In addition to his wife Virginia, Charles is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Cletus Kaemmerer Sr. and grandson, Charles Frederick Kaemmerer III.
Charles was a member of International Association of Machinist Lodge #353. He was an avid bowler and enjoyed playing his accordion.
Charles is survived by his children, Roger (Laura) Kaemmerer, Linda Liefer, Rodney Kaemmerer, and Charles (LeAnna) Kaemmerer Jr.; grandchildren, Bill, Ron (Candice), Brett, Keith (Eva), Jacob (Savannah), Richard (Jennifer), Amanda (Aaron), Michael (Amber), Sarah (Steve), Mark, and Brittany; 15 great grandchildren; sister-in-laws, Sue Goodnick, Mary Goodnick, and Joyce Winder; special friend, Brandy Hitch; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Cletus (Stella) Kaemmerer Jr. and Tracey (Rick) Hartmann.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois, Union United Methodist Church, or Shriner’s Hospital. Additional condolences may be offered online at LakeViewFuneralHm.com.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4 p.m. 8 p.m., Sunday, April 22, 2018 at Lake View Funeral Home, 5000 North Illinois Street, Fairview Heights, Illinois 62208.
Funeral: Services will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, April 23, 2018 at Lake View Funeral Home, 5000 North Illinois Street, Fairview Heights, Illinois 62208. Interment will immediately follow at Lake View Memorial Gardens.
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