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Calvin J. Hammer

1930 - 2011

BORN

1930

DIED

2011

Calvin Hammer Obituary

Calvin J. Hammer, 80, a retired U.S. Air Force master sergeant, passed away peacefully at his home after a courageous battle with cancer Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011. Graveside service: 3 p.m. Thursday in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Calvin was born Aug. 23, 1930, in Muncrief Township, Okla. The family would like to thank family friend Pat Cebell for her care and friendship of Calvin. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Hammer; stepson, Butch Cebell; former wife, Vernis Lawrence; parents, Leslie and Stella Hammer; several siblings; and one granddaughter, Wanonah Coontz. Survivors: Daughter and son-in-law, Valorie and Donald Potter; daughter, Velma Coontz; son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Yulia Hammer; daughter-in-law, Monita Cebell; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and family and friends.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Jan. 12, 2011.

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Velma

December 29, 2022

In Memory of my dad in Heaven, as Valorie always said, "Looking forward to that glorious reunion!" And now she is in Heaven with you, and mom, and many other loved ones. We will all be together with Jesus one day...

You are Dearly Missed!

Wyatt Coontz

April 15, 2011

I am truly BLESSED to have had Grandpa in my life, all very Wonderful memories!!!! So HAPPY to know Grandpa is in Heaven with LOVED ONES! MISS and LOVE my GRANDPA!! Can't wait to see you soon!!! LOVE YOU and my WHOLE FAMILY!!!!

Felicia Estrada

January 18, 2011

I am so sorry to hear about Calvin's passing. He was such a sweet person and a joy. He was a co-opener to the Foley's at Ridgmar. His smile and visits will be missed as he walked the mall.

Velma Coontz

January 14, 2011

I am so glad for the true hope of Heaven... we will be together again one day, Dad. Your humble faith was inspiration to me.

Lisa Wulf

January 13, 2011

Grandpa you will be missed.

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