Patsy M. Kaempfe, 85, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
She was born January 10, 1941 in Knob Lick, MO to Ernie and Rosa (Ditterline) Joy.
Patsy and Kenneth Kaempfe were married October 24, 1959 in Perryville, MO. He preceded her in death on November 11, 2023.
She worked as the Assistant Deputy Clerk at the Perry County Recorder of Deeds and the Assessor’s Office for over thirty plus years.
Patsy was a member of the Mid-America Farm Toy Club along with her husband. They enjoyed going to Farm Toy Shows across the Midwest.
She was also a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Perryville.
Survivors include son, Tim (Julie) Kaempfe of Ballwin, MO; daughter, Karen (Darell Hecht) Clifton of Frohna, MO; five grandchildren, Kristen (Justin) Siemers of Cape Girardeau, MO, Andrew (Brittney) Clifton of Murray, KY, Madeline (Mason) Lonborg of Austin, TX, Emma Kaempfe of Ballwin, MO, Grace Kaempfe of Ballwin, MO; three great-grandchildren, Josephine Siemers, Ryleigh Jo Clifton, Kennedy Clifton.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Barbara Neislein, Ella Geile, Carol Wells; two brothers, Billy R. Joy, Robert Joy.
Visitation will be from 9:00 am to 11:00 am on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Perryville.
Funeral Service will be at 11:00 am Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Perryville with Rev. Joseph Schlie officiating.
Burial will be at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Perryville.
Memorial contributions may be given to Immanuel Lutheran School or Immanuel Lutheran Radio Broadcast Fund.
Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com.
Ford & Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.