Robert "Bob" Wayne Kamerath's Obituary
Robert Wayne Kamerath
Bob was born 22 December 1927 at Holy Cross Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah, the son of Herman E. Kamerath and Katie Neve Kamerath. He was fortunate enough to live in the same house until he was married. He graduated from East High School and the University of Utah. He served in the United States Army at the end of World War II as part of the occupying force in Japan and during the Korean War. He married “my gift from heaven” Marjean Calder (whom he first met on a date arranged by his mother) in the Salt Lake Temple 11 June 1952. They were blessed with five children. Bob worked as a salesman for Utah Bank Note Company for 46 years. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and served in many callings. He is survived by his wife, Marjean; daughter Jill (Dave Pfister); sons, Kurt (Debbie); Kevin (Kara); Eric (Kristin); and Brian E. (Diane); 23 grandchildren, 64 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Lillian (Max Creer); his brothers, Ray, Richard his twin, Buddy and Don (Carolyn).
A viewing will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at the Canyon Rim 4th Ward Building (3051 S 2900 E, Salt Lake City, Utah 84109) from 10:00 to 10:45am MDT, followed by a funeral services beginning at 11am MDT.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity.
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