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II SARASOTA, FL - John William Hammes II, 65, passed away October 7, 2015 at his home in Sarasota, Florida, following a long illness. Born on June 7, 1950 in Racine, WI, he graduated from Racine St. Catherine’s High School 1968 and Milton College, Milton, WI, 1972. He was preceded in death by his father, Ever J. Hammes and his mother, Inez Carrigg Hammes. John is survived by his loving wife, Karalee (Risch) Hammes, Sarasota, FL; his two children, John William Hammes III (Faith)and their four children, Ft. Bragg, NC, Tony (Diana Turner_) Mielcarek and their son, Racine; a stepson, Mathias (Kyoko) Querry, and their four children, Fairbanks, AK. He is also survived by his sister, Maureen (Jon) Homstad, Eau Claire, WI and Naples, FL; his two brothers, Daniel (Mitzi) Hammes and Steven Hammes, Prescott, AZ; nine grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. A longtime member of the Sarasota Yacht Club, John loved sailing and the water. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Sarasota Yacht Club on November 8, 2015 from 4 to 7 PM.
Published by Racine Journal Times on Oct. 25, 2015.

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Allison Thielen

November 4, 2015

Although I never met John or Karalee, I heard so many great stories from John's sons, who I became neighborhood friends with at a young age. I am very sorry for your family's loss.

Joanne Kaprelian (Ricchio)

October 26, 2015

Remembering fun times in our younger days totally entertained by John playing his drums when his band played. All good memories! So sorry for your family loss, sending prayers.

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