Bernard Hammes

Published by editor on Tue, 10/06/2020 - 1:10pm

Bernard Hammes

1926-2020

SIGOURNEY-Bernard W. Hammes, age 94, of Sigourney, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, at his home.

Bernard was born March 31, 1926, near Harper, to Zeno and Edna (Horras) Hammes and received his education in country school and Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic School. Bernard served in the U.S. Army from 1950 until 1952, during the Korean Conflict. On Jan. 15, 1953, he married Phyllis Bombei at Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church. Bernard lived and farmed in Keokuk County all his life. He also was a dealer of Vermeer large balers for over 30 years. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Sigourney, former member of the Knights of Columbus, and enjoyed sports, especially the Hawkeyes and Dodgers, farming and raising livestock, especially cattle.

Survivors include his wife: Phyllis of Sigourney; 12 children: Gerald (Peg) Hammes, Tony (Sherry) Hammes, Rhonda (Larry) Wehr, Marlene Tuggle, Wayne (Sharon) Hammes, Dennis (Lori) Hammes, Sarah (Gary) Gimbel, Mary Ann (Hassan) Samman, Kevin (Toni) Hammes, Kyle (Luanne) Hammes, Annette Hammes and Lyle (Phebe) Hammes; 28 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren and sister: Mary Hahn. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother: Donald Hammes; two sisters: Marjorie Striegel and Isabelle Baker; son-in-law: Bill Tuggle and a daughter in infancy.

Private family funeral mass was held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Sigourney, with Rev. Robert Lathrop officiating. For friends and others who wish to attend, it will be livestreamed on the Powell Funeral Home Facebook page. Burial will be at Holy Trinity Cemeteries - Ss. Peter and Paul Cemetery in rural Harper. Public visitation was from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 25, at the church. Mask usage and social distancing are required inside the church.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established for Washington County Hospice or the Clear Creek Heritage Association. Powell Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Sigourney is caring for Bernard and his family. Tributes may be made at Powell Funeral Homes.

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