Nancy A. Campau
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Nancy A. Campau

  • January 5, 1931 - January 10, 2012
  • Saint Joseph, Michigan
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“Melissa, Neil and family members I was sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She worked at gast with my dad Albert. We were college friends at LMC in...Read More » ”
1 of 14 | Posted by: susan patzer-hicks - CA

“Nancy was very easygoing and always showed appreciation. I remember many a ride with her when she took transportation after her bridge games and...Read More » ”
2 of 14 | Posted by: Shirley Reichert - Benton Harbor, MI

“Mike & Shelly, It is always hard losing a parent & we understand this is a difficult time. The angels have gathered & taken her where she will...Read More » ”
3 of 14 | Posted by: Mark, Marcia & Schnese Family

“I really regret missing the memorial service. Nancy and I worked together for a number of years. Nancy always willingly took the lousy jobs (like...Read More » ”
4 of 14 | Posted by: gordon fowler - St Joseph, MI

“Shelly, I am so sorry to learn of your Mom's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May you surround yourself with love. Take care of...Read More » ”
5 of 14 | Posted by: Margo Solem Behler

“Mike & Shelly, On behalf of St. Joe. High School Class of 1973, I would like to extend our deepest sympathy and condolences in the loss of your...Read More » ”
6 of 14 | Posted by: Darcy Stuck - St. Joseph, MI

“Melissa and Neil, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. It is always hard to lose a parent. Nancy was a wonderful, caring person...Read More » ”
7 of 14 | Posted by: Jan Skaggs - Benton Harbor, MI

“Dear Mike, Melissa , Neil, We were sorry to learn of Nancy's passing. Having known her since we were young men, it is easy for us to remember her...Read More » ”
8 of 14 | Posted by: Roger Newman and Jeff Horsic - MI

“Dear Melissa and family, Although I did not get to know your mom well, I enjoyed her each time we were together ~ so sweet and easy to talk with. I...Read More » ”
9 of 14 | Posted by: Marcia Bowers - St. Joseph, MI

“Neil and I are so sorry for the loss of Nancy. She was an amazing person and will be missed by many that knew and loved her. We are certain that she...Read More » ”
10 of 14 | Posted by: Neil and Nikole Harris - MI

“Nancy was always so eager to learn and to share her insights with others in our Scripture Study in the Catholic Tradition groups. I will miss her...Read More » ”
11 of 14 | Posted by: Jane Ward - Three Oaks, MI

“I am so sorry for you loss. She lived a full and wonderful life and now is even a better place! Our deepest sympathies. Stuart, Katie, Madelyn...Read More » ”
12 of 14 | Posted by: Stuart and Katie Cotey and Family - MI

“Nancy was so sweet and easy to talk with. She always had a smile on her face and loved game night. We sure had fun playing those crazy games. I've...Read More » ”
13 of 14 | Posted by: Cindy Wright Beles - Sarasota, FL

“I will miss mom so much. I am so glad I was able to say goodbye. My love and prayers to the family. ”
14 of 14 | Posted by: Deb Adams - South Bend, IN


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Nancy A. Campau, 81, of St. Joseph, passed away, Tuesday, January 10, 2012, at Royalton Manor in St. Joseph.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:30 A.M. Saturday at St. Bernard's Catholic Church, 555 E. Delaware, Benton Harbor, with Fr. William J. Jacobs, Jr. officiating. Cremation will follow the service with burial at Riverview Cemetery, St. Joseph. Friends may call from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Friday, with the Rosary recited at 8:00 P.M. at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph. Memorials may be made to St. John-St. Bernard Parish. Those wishing to sign Nancy's memory book online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com.

Nancy was born January 5, 1931, in Flint, Michigan. She graduated in 1949 from Sacred Heart Academy in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, and studied music at Interlochen Center for the Arts in Interlochen, Michigan, and Juilliard Performing Arts Conservatory in New York City. Nancy was employed at Clark Equipment from 1972 until 1981, and after returning from North Carolina in 1984, she gained employment at Gast Manufacturing, retiring in 1991. On June 14, 1979, she married Phillip E. Campau in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. Nancy was a member of St. John-St. Bernard Parish and a former member of The Misfits. She enjoyed playing bridge at the St. Joseph-Lincoln Sr. Center and bingo at Lake Pines Apartments. Nancy enjoyed playing the piano and singing. She was a member of the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra Choir.

Nancy is survived by her son Michael Adams and his wife Shelly Reynolds of St. Joseph; her daughter Melissa (Neil) Iwan of St. Joseph; two granddaughters, Aubrey E. Iwan and Alycia M. Ehlert, EdD; her great-grandson Michael Iwan; her brother Albert "Bud" Teetzel of Gainesville, FL; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Clara Bell (Wygent) Teetzel, her husband Phillip on April 7, 1988, her brother Bill Teetzel, and her grandson-in-law Bill Ehlert.