Doris Elizabeth (Dassbach) Kammerer

Doris Elizabette Kammerer, formerly of Willingboro and Beachwood, New Jersey; passed into Eternity on October 22, 2023 at her home in Bluffton, SC.

Doris was born December 29, 1935 to Joseph and Clara Bugle Dassbach in Newark, New Jersey. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 65 years, Allan McKee Kammerer, and her son, Kurt Kammerer of San Diego, California. Doris is survived by three sons and their wives: Kevin (Lorraine) Kammerer of Bluffton, SC, Keith (Brenda) Kammerer of Hampstead, NC, and Kris (Joan) Kammerer of Williamstown, NJ. She leaves her legacy of beloved grandchildren (and their spouses): Courtney (Travis) Goforth of Greer, SC, Jeffrey Kammerer of Marlton, NJ, and Derek Kammerer of Charlotte, NC, Brandon (Rebecca) Wileman of Rocky Point, NC, AJ (Emily) Kammerer of Hampstead, NC, and David (Andrea) Kammerer of Raleigh, NC, Kole Kammerer and Konner Kammerer both of San Diego, CA, and her great grandchildren: Natalie, Elsie, Ainsley, Tallulah, Bodhi, Maverick and Gabriella. Doris is also survived by her sister-in-law, Joan Kammerer Hampson of Fort Myers, Florida, nephew Steve (Susie) Hampson of Lexington, Kentucky, and nieces Linda (Chris) Ryan of Fort Myers, Florida and Nancy (Kevin) Ryan of Penfield, New York, and their families.

Doris is most remembered for her quiet yet cheerful nature as a wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed sailing, traveling, needlework, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She and Allan spent their ‘Golden Years’ happily touring the country in their motorhome, Work-camping and exploring in such places as Yellowstone, the Carolinas, California, and Alaska.

Having grown up in Belleville, NJ, Doris graduated from The Presbyterian Hospital of Newark, NJ in 1957 with a degree in Nursing and later received her license as a Registered Nurse. She worked for the former Burlington County Memorial Hospital in Mt. Holly, NJ. Doris and her late husband were members of the Willingboro and Toms River Presbyterian Churches. They were longtime members of the Beachwood Yacht Club. Doris was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.

Doris will be laid to rest at the Beaufort National Cemetery, Beaufort, South Carolina, with her late husband Allan. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations in Doris’s memory would be gratefully received by the Alzheimer's Association ( https://act.alz.org ).