
In loving memory of
Justin Kammerich
December 12, 2018
Justin Ray Kammerich was a devoted father and dedicated corrections officer whose quiet love for family and gaming touched those who knew him.
Remembering Justin
A life held close in memory
Justin Ray Kammerich was known first and foremost for his devotion to family. A lifelong resident of the Jefferson City area, Justin was a proud father to six children; that role was central to how friends and neighbors remembered him.
Professionally, Justin served his community as a Corrections Officer at the Jefferson City Correctional Center. Colleagues and local reports describe him as a public servant who carried out a difficult job with steady commitment. Outside of work, he enjoyed everyday pleasures like video gaming, a pastime that gave him time to relax and connect with friends.
Public records and local reporting place Justin at 33 years of age at the time of his passing on December 12, 2018. While the circumstances of his death drew attention from the community and news coverage, Justin’s life was more than that single night. He is remembered in sources and by those who spoke publicly about him as a father and as a man who worked to support his family.
The public record about Justin concentrates on a few verifiable facts: his work in corrections, his role as a father, and his ties to Jefferson City. Those facts point to a life that combined steady work, responsibilities to loved ones, and small personal pleasures. Where details about hobbies beyond gaming, personal anecdotes, or a fuller family history are not part of the reliable public record, they have been respectfully omitted rather than speculated about.
Justin’s death was felt by his children, family, and members of the Jefferson City community. This remembrance honors him by centering the human roles he fulfilled: father, neighbor, and public servant. His life mattered to the people close to him, and those verified traces left in public sources attest to a person who contributed to the daily life of his community and loved his family deeply.
Shared moments
From the gallery
Words from family and friends
Recent remembrances
Justin was gone far too soon. May the love, memories, and moments connected to this life continue to be treasured, and may those mourning find comfort in remembering what mattered most.