Christopher "Topher" Nelson Kammerer

Christopher (Topher) Kammerer

1971 - 2024

On August 19, 2024, Christopher Kammerer passed away peacefully at his home in Las Vegas, NV after a long battle with cancer.

Topher was born in Billings, Montana to Gary Kammerer and Susan Nelson.

He lived in several locations throughout his life primarily across the Western US including Ohio, Nebraska, Colorado, California and Nevada. He completed a degree in Photo Journalism from the University of Nebraska (Lincoln) and a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Colorado (Boulder).

Topher loved to travel throughout the West, often taking the road less traveled instead of the highways to experience the communities along his route. He gravitated toward the Rocky Mountains for many of his travels while also enjoying every opportunity to experience the California coastline. All who interacted with Topher knew of his love for football, especially the Nebraska Cornhuskers and Denver Broncos football programs. As an avid dog lover, Topher also enjoyed raising and training the family dogs.

Topher is survived by his wife, Jennifer Kammerer; his mother, Susan Nelson; his sisters, Andrea (Brad) Smith and Holly Kammerer; and many more loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his father, Gary Kammerer.

Topher wished to be cremated and have his ashes spread in locations that were important to him throughout his life.

During his cancer journey, the team in Las Vegas at Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada provided great support and care that centered on Topher’s quality of life during the years of chemotherapy and surgeries. He received additional insights from the team at the Scottsdale Mayo Clinic that gave him assurance and peace with his cancer journey.

In lieu of flowers, we welcome you to contribute to a memorial for Topher at the Mayo Clinic so that this organization can continue their efforts against the many forms of cancer impacting so many lives.

Gifts can be made online by visiting: https://philanthropy.MayoClinic.org/donateMC

Select which area at the Mayo Clinic you would like to designate your gift toward and under Gift Options choose: Make this donation a tribute in order to add Topher Kammerer’s name.