Robert Roy Hammann

Robert Roy Hammann Robert Roy Hammann, age 83 of Dallas, Texas (formerly of Grand Prairie, Texas) passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 12, 2008. He was born in Austin, Texas on January 8, 1925 to Emil John Hammann and Lillian Brenner Hammann. Bob was married to Kathleen Spencer Hammann who preceded him in death last year. They were married for twenty five years and lived in Grand Prairie, Texas. He had one sister, Brenner Hammann Meador from Lubbock, Texas. Bob graduated from Austin High School in 1943. He joined the U.S. Navy during WWII and served as a torpedoman aboard the destroyer U.S.S. Boyle. He fought in both the Atlantic and Pacific campaigns. Later, while in the Air Force Reserves, Bob attended St. Mary's University where he was student council president. He graduated from St. Mary's University with a degree in Business Administration. Bob had a successful career in the insurance business owning and operating Desert American Insurance in Odessa, Texas for many years. Bob enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an avid golfer. He was a founding member of the Mid-Cities Seniors Golf Association. He and his wife Kathleen enjoyed their retirement years traveling and playing golf at the many different places they visited. Bob is survived by his children, Helen H. Pendell of Austin and her husband George, William J. Hammann of San Antonio and his wife Sally; step-son, Scott Wallace of Dallas and his wife Jennifer; and step-son, Kent Wallace of Carrollton. He is survived by eight grandchildren, Stacy, Brandon, Matthew, Ashley, Lianne, Andrea, Natalie and Christine; and by three great-grandchildren. Bob was preceded in death by his wife Kathleen Spencer Hammann, his infant son Robert R. Hammann, Jr., his sister Brenner H. Meador and her husband Ross Meador. Graveside services will be held at the Old Southland Cemetery in Grand Prairie, Texas on Saturday, July 26, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the First Christian Church of Grand Prairie, 202 W. Tarrant Rd, Grand Prairie, TX 75050.