John J. Lampe, 79, of O'Fallon, Illinois, formerly of Cahokia, Illinois born February 12, 1947 in Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, passed away on Monday, March 09, 2026 at Mascoutah Rehab and Nursing.

John was a retired Master Sergeant from the Cahokia Police Dept. and a retired Bailiff from the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office.

He was an avid historical reenactment participant, ranging from 17th Century French Revolution to World War II.

He was a member of FOP Lodge 216; a Life Member of SASS; and the Jarrot Mansion Project.

He was also a Life Member of the Air Force Security Association.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Lucilda, nee Hotz, Lampe; and a brother, Carl Lampe.

Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Diana Lampe, nee Richardso; a son, Andrew (Bonnie) Lampe of O'Fallon, IL; a brother, Geoffery (Dawn) Klein of Hico, TX; a sister, Marjorie Carson of Shreveport, LA; a grandson, SSG John (Brooke) Lampe stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, MO.

John was also a dear brother-in-law, uncle, cousin, and friend.

Memorials may be made in the form of Masses to Holy Family Catholic Church or to Backstoppers.

Friends may visit from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at Braun Family Funeral Home, Columbia, Illinois.

Funeral procession to leave at 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 13, 2026 from the funeral home to Holy Family Catholic Church, Cahokia, Illinois with Father Andy Knopik officiating.

Burial will be in Holy Family/St Joseph Cemetery, Dupo, Illinois.