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Alfred E. Hammer

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Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home - Wethersfield

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Wethersfield, Connecticut

Alfred Hammer Obituary

HAMMER, Alfred E. Alfred E. Hammer, 84, of Hartford, died Wednesday, (October 14, 2009) at Hartford Hospital. He was born in Branford, January 11, 1925, son of the late Forrester and Eugenie (Bauer) Hammer. Al was a passionate artist and teacher. He was Dean of Students at Rhode Island School of Design until 1969, Dean of Faculty at Cleveland Institute of Art until 1974, Director of Art School at University of Manitoba until 1981, Director of Art School at Portland Art School until 1982, Dean of Art Students at Hartford Art School (University of Hartford) until 1987. He volunteered much of his time teaching in local art leagues. Al was an artist who loved life and the world around him. He was happiest when he was traveling, camping, painting, spending time outdoors and most of all sharing time with his beloved family and friends. He is survived by his children, Alfred E. Hammer III; Paul F. Hammer, wife, Susan; Eric V. Hammer, wife Renee; Eugenie Hammer Cardenas, husband, Salomon; Stephen D. Hammer, wife Diana; Rosamond Hammer Pearsall, husband George. Grandchildren, Christopher, Philip, Hannah, William, Salomon, Christina, Bianca and Liv.; Two sisters, Rosamond Fouser, Gretl Worthy; Brother, Langdon, his former wives, Marian Valle and Jeanne Baker. He also leaves behind his faithful dog, "Dog". He will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him. The funeral will be private and at the convenience of the family. Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home has care of arrangements.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Oct. 18, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Alfred Hammer

14 Entries

Tom Fawkes

January 26, 2010

I had the pleasure of corresponding with Al in 2008. He sent pics of recent watercolors he was doing.
He had a fine ability to capture the essence of a scene with a few well made lines & washes of color.
I will miss his handsome calligraphy & friendly notes.
In one of his last messages he sent pics of Roz's wedding gathering.
He was very proud of his Steve & Roz.
What an exceptional guy he was.

Judy Fawkes

January 23, 2010

Al, Jeanne, Roz and Stephen were our good neighbors on Thurman St. here in Portland. Our younger daughter was especially fond of Roz, I of Jeanne. Al was my husband Tom's boss at the Museum Art School & they had in recent years corresponded. When a looked for Christmas card failed to appear Tom searched on line. Oh so long dear friend.

Sally C. Lawrence

January 19, 2010

Dear Jeanne, Roz, and Stephen,
On behalf of all of us from the Pacific Northwest College of Art,(formerly Museum Art School), Portland, OR, I send our heartfelt condolences on the sad occasion of the death of Al Hammer. We have fond memories of you all and the good times while you were living here and Al was Director of the College.
Sincerely,
Sally C. Lawrence, President Emerita, Pacific Northwest College of Art.

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Barbara Rossitto

November 8, 2009

I am so sorry to hear of his passing. Al was truely an exceptional human being. I was blessed to have studied with him.

Erik Hammer

October 29, 2009

I am sorry to learn that a family member of my fathers generation has passed away, though I can not say for sure, that I ever met with Alfred, I believe he participated at a cocktail in Branford, when I stayed with my family at Lucy and Thorvald's (Alfreds uncle) in the summer of 1979. I vicited parts of the family 8 years later, but have since then not had much contact with the american part of the family, and since my granmother (Kamma Hammer) died 6 years ago the contact through christmas postcards also stopped - unfortunately. However the internet gives faster and sometimes unexpected information. This is how I learned about the sad and unfortunate dead of Alfred. My condolences to the family. I hope you can remember him for all the good things, and keep that in your memory, though he is no longer here.
Erik Hammer (son of Ole, son of Thorkil, son of Alfred Olaf, son of Viggo Otto Peter Hammer, who was the younger brother to Alfreds great-granfather Thorvald Frederik Hammer)

monica mills

October 24, 2009

We loved you well Al. You were a gift to our lives.

Monica Mills

Alicia Mick

October 22, 2009

Hammer children and grandchildren: Each of you is so blessed to have known and inherited Al's absolute zest for life and artistic spirit. HE WILL BE MISSED. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Sharon Eaton

October 21, 2009

My deepest sympathy is sent with the hope that your grieving hearts heal quickly with many good memories. My late husband,Richard Selden Eaton,and his father, Frederik Selden Eaton (so much older a first cousin in the Hammer family that he called Al "young Alfred"),always loved his vibrant, unbridled spirit and good humor. Al was an accomplished artist and art educator with lifetime achievements. At the core, however, was his love for his family.

Susan Egloff

October 21, 2009

My sincere sympathy to Alfred’s family. I met him for the first time at the memorial service for my mother in Essex in 1996. He may also have been at the services in 1984 in Branford for my father, Thorvald Frederick Hammer Tenney, Uncle Forrester's first cousin. Will there be a memorial exhibition of his art? susan.egloff at gmail.com

Carl Miller

October 20, 2009

I send my sympathy to Rosamund, Stephen and Jeanne and all Alfred's family--our family. Yesterday before I knew this, I called to speak to and catch up with Alfred, whom I last saw in Bloomfield in 1998, and blundered into Roz who told me this sudden and very sad news about her Dad. Alfred was a friend to me visiting us in Deep River, and helping my son Carl at University of Hartford. I remet long-lost Danish cousin Kirsten at Al and Jeanne's house in Bloomfield. Alfred was always smiling and in good spirits. I loved his art all around the house. He will remain in my memory as a venerable Hammer. I wish well to all the family, and regret I know so few of you all.

~Carl Miller, (Grandson of Delphina Lundsteen Hammer)

Ariana Eaton

October 20, 2009

To all my Hammer cousins--Alfred is a great loss to us and the world. I still cannot believe he was 84, his spirit was so young. My sincere sympathies to you all. May you find comfort in your memories.
fondly,
Ariana Eaton (daughter of first cousin, FS Eaton)

October 18, 2009

Our deepest sympathy to all of you. We are so happy that we got to visit with your dad one last time on Saturday. We always enjoyed visiting with him. He will be missed by everyone.
Harvey and Betty Zahler, St. Michael, MN

Marsh Enquist

October 18, 2009

Hammer children;So sorry for your loss,Marsh A.Enquist

Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home

October 18, 2009

Our sincere sympathies for your loss.

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