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WALTER HAMMER, 91

October 29, 2003 The Waynedale News Staff

Walter Hammer, 91, died Sunday, October 19, 2003 at his daughter’s residence in Enon, Ohio. Born in Fort Wayne, he was a carpenter for Irmscher & Sons for over 25 years. He was a fly fisherman and enjoyed making furniture. He was a loving father and grandfather; he will be missed by all. He was preceded in death by a brother, Arthur Hammer.

He is survived by sons Herman Hammer, Roanoke; Robert Hammer, Sparta, Indiana; Guy Hammer, Fort Wayne; daughters Ruth Manns, Enon, Ohio; Mary Stump, North Webster, Indiana; sister Ida H. Steiner, Hicksville, Ohio; 14 Grandchildren, 14 Great Grandchildren, and 1 Great Great Grandchild.

Services were held Wednesday, October 22, 2003 at Elzey Patterson Rodak Home for Funerals with burial in Hoverstock Cemetery, Zanesville, Indiana. Memorials to Hospice.

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