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Fr. Gerald R. Hammel, S.M., priest, of the Faustino Community in Lusaka, Zambia, Africa, died in the service of the Blessed Virgin Mary on July 10, 2021, in Lusaka at the age of 79 with 59 years of religious profession. Born on May 3, 1942, in St. Louis, MO. to Arthur and Bernadine Gliedt Hammel. Dear brother of Deborah (Frank) Fiock and the late Arthur G. (Marie) Hammel.
Gerry professed first vows at Galesville, WI in 1961 and perpetual vows on August 22, 1965, in St. Louis. During his scholasticate years, he studied at St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas.
In 1975, Brother Gerry entered the seminary at St. Basil's College in Toronto, Canada. He was ordained on June 10, 1978, at St. Peter Parish in Kirkwood, MO.
In 1989, he was named pastor at Our Lady of Guadalupe parish in Helotes, Texas, and remained in that role for 17 years.
Father Gerry was a beloved pastor, missionary chaplain, spiritual director, campus minister, retreat master and cook.
Services: A Memorial Prayer and Mass will be held on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 13715 Riggs Rd. Helotes, TX 78023. Rosary begins at 6:30 pm followed by Mass at 7:00 pm. www.kriegshausermortuary.com.
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Sponsored by Kriegshauser Mortuary-West Chapel.
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As fellow grade school classmates, the priest to be, Fr Gerry was a soft-spoken, likeable and intelligent friend. We will miss you.
May the Divine Assistance remain always with us and May the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen
Please pray for us and Annunciation,
The class of '56.
Annunciation Class of '56
August 5, 2021
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