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EDWARD L. "FAST EDDIE" HAMMOND JR., 72, of Decatur, Ind., passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born Oct. 11, 1946, he was the son of Edward and Kathryn (Voglewede) Hammond. On Sept. 25, 1971, he married Kathleen Schuller. He was a parishioner of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church and was a member of the Holy Name Society. Ed worked for Tokheim in Fort Wayne, where he also served as a Union Rep and retired after 35 years of service. Ed served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 43, V.F.W., and Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1311. He is survived by his mother, Katherine "Kay" Hammond of Decatur; his wife of 47 years, Kathleen "Kathy" (Schuller) Hammond of Decatur; daughter, Stacey (Todd) Hammond - Reiley of Decatur; son, Scott (Mindy) Hammond of Ossian; four grandchildren, Alexa, Hayden, Emmerson, and Leland; two brothers, James (Vickie) Hammond and Timothy (Connie) Hammond, both of Decatur; two sisters, Mary (Neil) Ogg and Patty (John) Schmitt, both of Decatur. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward L. Hammond on Feb. 20, 2009. A Mass of Christian Burial is 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019, at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, with calling one hour prior from 9 to 10 a.m. in the St. Mary's Parish Hall. Father David Ruppert officiating. Visitation also from 3 to 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, at Haggard - Sefton - Hirschy & Zelt Funeral Home, with a reciting of the Holy Rosary at 2:30 p.m. Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, with military graveside rites by the American Legion Post 43 Color Guard. In honor of Ed's last and only wish, he requested for his wife Kathy "Mom" to always be taken care of. Preferred memorials to be given to her for unforeseen medical expenses. To sign the guestbook, visit www.hshfuneralhome.com
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Ed was always a friend. At Tokheim, we had a lot of good times, and I will miss seeing him at all the swap meets and flea markets. Rest good my friend, you sure deserve it.
Bill Terry, Jr.
January 22, 2019
Kathy, so very sorry for the loss of Ed you are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless
Don & Joyce Schuller
January 21, 2019
Kay and family, I'm so very sorry for the loss of your loved one. Thinking of you during this difficult time. You and your family are in my prayers.
Elizabeth McCullough
January 20, 2019
ON BEHALF OF THE COMRADES AND SISTERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA YOU HAVE OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE AND OUR DEPARTED COMRADE.OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.SINCERELY VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA STATE CHAPLAIN KEISTON R.HOLLOWAY
KEISTON HOLLOWAY
January 19, 2019
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