Submitted by: Dan Rich

Submitted by: Dan Rich

 

Gerald A. Kamm

Aug. 31, 1921 - Feb. 4, 2007

South Bend Tribune 2/7/2007

SOUTH BEND - Gerald A. Kamm, 85, passed away Sunday afternoon, February 4, 2007, in Homewood Residence, Naples, Florida, following a lengthy illness. Gerry's life began August 31, 1921, in Mishawaka, as one of three sons born to Albin and Lavina (Irr) Kamm. He grew up in Mishawaka and graduated from Mishawka High School. Gerry attended the University of Notre Dame where he earned both B.A. and J.D. degrees. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. Gerry settled in South Bend where he was a practicing attorney with the Doran, Manion, Boynton & Kamm law office. He was also general counsel for St. Joseph Bank and Trust, which is now KeyBank.

Gerry's Catholic faith was an important part of his life. He was a member of St. Matthew Cathedral in South Bend and formerly belonged to St. Joseph Church in Mishawaka. He was a Knight of Malta and a Fellow of St. Joseph's College in Rensselaer. Gerry was a business-oriented person who enjoyed finance, investing and reading. He loved traveling and was particularly fond of taking cruises. Gerry enjoyed spending time at the family cottage named “Stones Throw” on Lake Michigan in New Buffalo. Because of their generosity, Gerry and his brother Elmer received the Helping Hands Award from the Center for Hospice and Palliative Care in South Bend.

Gerry's surviving family includes several cousins. He was preceded in death by his father in 1960, his mother in 1973, his brothers, Wilber Kamm in 1984 and Elmer Kamm in 2004.

Friends and family may call from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday in Thallemer, Goethals & Wells Funeral Home, 503 West Third Street, Mishawaka, where the Rosary will be recited at 3:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Friday in St. Matthew Cathedral, 1701 Miami Street, South Bend, with Rev. Michael Heintz officiating.

Visitation will also be from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. in the church on Friday. Entombment will follow at Highland Cemetery, South Bend. Military honors will be provided by VFW 360/American Legion 161 Burial Squad. Contributions in Gerry's memory may be made to the American Heart Association or Alzheimer's Services. Envelopes are available in the funeral home.