Ancestors and Descendants of
 Michael Hammes, Jr
& Margaretha Hammen

Kenneth Leander Hammes

Male 1930 - 2014  (83 years)    Has 71 ancestors and 3 descendants in this family tree.

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  • Name Kenneth Leander Hammes 
    Birth 22 Feb 1930  Sigourney, Keokuk County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Death 23 Jan 2014  At Home, Solon, Johnson County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Burial 27 Jan 2014  Ss. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Clear Creek Township, Keokuk County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I73  Peter and Anna
    Last Modified 27 Jul 2015 

    Father Michael Aloysius Hammes,   b. 26 Jun 1891, At Home on Farm, Clear Creek Township, Keokuk County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 8 Feb 1967, Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 75 years) 
    Relationship Birth 
    Mother Cecelia Kathern Striegel,   b. 11 Sep 1893   d. 27 Mar 1962 (Age 68 years) 
    Relationship Birth 
    Family ID F9  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Living 
    Children 
    +1. Living
    Last Modified 27 Jul 2015 
    Family ID F116  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBurial - 27 Jan 2014 - Ss. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Clear Creek Township, Keokuk County, Iowa Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • Kenneth Leander Hammes
      Kenneth has never been married, however Teresa is the daughter of a good friend, Rosie Laubach, and he adopted her into the Hammes family.
    • BIRTHDAY
      Kenny Hammes will celebrate his 80th birthday at a Surprise Party on Sunday, May 2, 2010 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the North Liberty First United Methodist Church, 85 North Jones Blvd., North Liberty, Iowa.
      The event is hosted by his grandchildren, Walker and Carter Sea. No gifts please, only your presence is requested.
      Cards may be sent to him at: 401 Whispering Willow Lane, Solon, Iowa 52333 AFTER the date of the SURPRISE party.

      SOURCE: Sigourney News Review, Sigourney, Iowa, Wednesday, April 28, 2010
    • OBITUARY

      Kenneth Leander Hammes, 83, died January 23, 2014 at his home in Solon, Iowa. He was born on February 22, 1930 near Clear Creek to Michael and Cecilia Striegel Hammes. He spent his childhood on the family farm south of Harper and attended school at Ss Peter and Paul School in Clear Creek. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. After serving in the military Kenneth and Elmer Conrad farmed, bought and sold antiques. Kenneth was a master wood carver and carpenter. He used his skills repairing antiques.
      Kenneth enjoyed taking care of his farm and livestock. He was a township trustee for many years. In 1991, he met Rosie, the love of his life, and they continued to work on the farm until they moved to Solon in 2007. They enjoyed taking care of their grandsons Walker Kenneth Sea and Carter Nelson Sea.
      He enjoyed spending time with his grandsons, playing pool, cards, mushrooming, bowling, and working at the Iowa State Fair. He worked at the Sigourney Elevator for 5 years, He was always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. Many times he fixed things for family or friends asking nothing. He was a kind person.and he had worked at the Coralville Walmart store as a greeter and clearance isle associate since October of 2008 without missing a shift due to illness or weather.
      He was preceded in death by his parents, five sisters Leola Heisdorffer, Agatha Conrad, Dolores Baker, Eveleen Ulin, Beatrice Clubb, three brothers Lawrence “Bud” Hammes, Edwin Hammes, and Marvin Hammes.
      He is survived by his wife Rosie, adopted daughter Teresa R. Laubach Sea, two grandsons, two sisters Elizabeth Conrad and Donna Paarman, one brother Cletus Hammes all of Sigourney and many nieces and nephews. He was Godfather to Fran Vannier and Tammy Conrad – Hoover.

      Funeral Service: Monday 10:00 A.M. January 23, 2014 St. Mary Catholic Church
      Visitation: Sunday Prayers Service at 3:00 P.M. with a visitation 3:30 – 7:00 P.M. Holm Funeral Home
      Burial: Ss. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Clear Creek

      A memorial fund has been established

      SOURCE: Holm Funeral Home, Sigourney, Iowa