Leon Kampe
May 15th, 1947 - July 10th, 2012
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Leon's Obituary
Leon Kampe, 65, of Chicago & St. Joseph, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, July 10, 2012 in St. Joseph, Michigan.
Celebration of Life Services will be announced at a later date. Memorials may be made to your local humane society. Arrangements are entrusted to Starks & Menchinger Chapel, St. Joseph. Those wishing to sign Leon’s Memory Book online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com.
Leon was born May 15, 1947 in Manhattan, Illinois. He was a hair stylist in downtown Chicago for the last forty years, most recently at Elizabeth Adams Salon in Water Tower Place. In June 2011 he married Wayne Orme in Chicago. Leon enjoyed spending time at his home in St. Joseph where he spent many hours tending to his gardens and decorating his home.
Leon is survived by his partner Wayne Orme; his sister Pamela (Tony) Metzger of Chicago; his nephew Craig (Megan) Metzger; and his niece Michelle Metzger. He was preceded in death by his parents Anna Mae (Barlow) & Wilford Greene and Wayne’s parents Vella & Grant Orme.
Leon is loved and will be greatly missed by many long-time friends and clients.
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