Dr. James Charles Lampe, age 72, of Springfield, MO passed away January 16, 2016. He was born July 14, 1943, the son of Charles and Flavia Sennholtz Lampe in Michigan City, IN. He grew up in Las Animas, Canyon City, and Colorado Springs, CO.

He obtained BSBA, MBA and Master's degrees from the University of Denver in Quantitative Sciences and a PhD from the University of Michigan in Accountancy and Computer Sciences. Jim's academic career included several distinguished endowed chairs at Michigan State University, University of Missouri, Texas Tech University and recently Missouri State University in the College of Business Administration establishing a Center for Business Ethics. Jim was a prolific researcher and devoted his life to improving the integrity and professionalism of the Auditing and Accounting profession.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Dick. He is survived by his wife Jean Bardy, daughter Jill Pennington and husband Collier, Midland, TX, son Jeff Lampe and wife Jennifer, Columbia, MO; step-son Erik Viger and wife Kristi, San Diego, CA; sister Penny Newman and husband Rick, Creede, CO; nephew Ricky Newman, Ft. Collins, CO; grandchildren Emma, Trip and Greg.

He was a devout Christian, loving family man, Professor, musician, conservationist being ever present in the moment to share joy and humor. He enjoyed traveling, snorkeling, hunting, coaching his children, supporting his grandchildren's social and athletic accomplishments, and mentoring peers and students. Jim loved deeply and his gentle spirit impacted the lives of all those around him. He will always live in our hearts and never be forgotten.

A Memorial Service will be held at Messiah Lutheran Church on Saturday January 23, 2016 at 10:30am with the Rev. Dan Friberg officiating, under the direction of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home.