title: John H. Kamper
text: # John H. Kamper
  
  John H. Kamper (December 17, 1857 – October 3, 1933) was a Danish American immigrant, farmer, and Republican politician from Racine County, Wisconsin. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly for seven terms in the early 20th century.
  
  ## Biography
  
  Kamper was born on December 17, 1857, in Denmark. He moved with his parents to Wisconsin in 1866, settling in Racine County.
  
  He died at his home in Raymond on October 3, 1933.
  
  ## Career
  
  Kamper was elected to the Assembly in 1908. In 1902, Kamper had been an unsuccessful candidate for the Assembly, losing to Edward F. Rakow after a tie vote. Additionally, he served as a Justice of the Peace, a town chairman (similar to Mayor) and Chairman of the Racine County Board of Supervisors. He was a Republican.
  
  