Lynda J. Kamp (nee Hardt) 75

March 8, 1950-June 8 2025

Beloved wife of the late Gary Kamp; Loving mother of Jennifer (Kimberly) Reese, Elizabeth (Jeffrey) Burzynski and K.C. (Brenna) Kamp; Devoted grandma of Lukas (Olivia) Burzynski, Grace Burzynski, Evan Reese, Aaron Burzynski, Miya Reese, Kenzie Reese, Abigail Kamp, Josie Reese and Caleb Kamp; Loving sister of the late Robert (Cheryl) Hardt Sr. Cherished aunt and friend to many.

Services:
A Celebration of Life service will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on July 6, 2026, at Matthias Lot Church, 2645 West Clay Street, St. Charles, MO 63301. Memorials can be made to Wildwood Historical Society P.O. Box 125, Wildwood, MO, 63040

Lynda was born in Richmond Heights, MO to Edwin “Bud” and Loraine Hardt. She was the little sister of Robert Hardt, Sr. They were a close knit family and had many adventures together. Lynda Jean, as she was affectionately known in her youth, and Bob were the best of friends, especially since having a small family. They spent many of their days entertaining (or teasing) one another, even into adulthood. She graduated from Maplewood Richmond Heights (MRH) in 1968. She later became active in their class reunions and enjoyed the luncheons and visiting with former MRH graduates. She met Gary while growing up at Christ Church and married him there in 1969, where both their parents had also wed.

Lynda and Gary had a heart for community service and were both very active in the West County Chapter of the Jaycees. Lynda was the President of the Jaycee Wives at one point. From within this group they would meet some of their closest friends and they nicknamed themselves the SOB’s (Same Old Bunch). They raised kids together, celebrated birthdays in grand style, and played a lot of cards!

They were blessed to have three amazing children; Jennifer, Liz and Kenneth (K.C.) While their kids were growing up, you would always find Lynda and Gary at a ball field, basketball/volleyball court or soccer field and that continued as the grandchildren became old enough to play. Lynda and Gary were fortunate to be married for 34 years before he passed away from cancer.

After becoming widowed so young, Lynda kept busy with work, friends, charitable work and grandkids. Due to Lynda being an avid reader, she was an asset to any trivia team she was on. She had a love for genealogy and preserving the history of her family. She gave of her time to be a part of the St. Louis County Transportation Committee, serving in Gary’s absence. She was a passionate advocate for preserving history, dedicating herself to the Wildwood Historic Society, where her efforts enriched the region’s cultural heritage. She was recently recognized by the City of Wildwood for all her efforts.

Lynda tackled her terminal cancer diagnosis like everything else, with a cheerful disposition. When doctors and nurses asked why she was so joyful, she told them, “I’ve lived a really good life.” Lynda leaves a lasting legacy of community service and family devotion and will be greatly missed by all who were fortunate enough to know her.