John H. Hammerle Jr.

JOHN H. HAMMERLE, JR. "Jonathon" passed away peacefully at home in Texas City June 29, 2007, with his best friends, Toni Jo & Gene Lindstrom at his side. John was born May 31, 1916, to John H. Hammerle, Sr and Verna Mae Richardson Hammerle in Johnstown, PA. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois (Jones) and infant son, David; parents, and two sisters, Virginia and Irene. He is survived by sisters, Janet Henger and Mary Ellen Bartos, of Johnstown, PA; sons, John J. Hammerle of Dallas, TX, Daniel H. Hammerle, of Riverside, CA; three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. John served his country in WWII in the Airborne Engineers. He left Pennsylvania and moved his family to Houston. After 27 years of service, John retired from Houston Light & Power. In 2002 he moved to Texas City and spent his last years boating, traveling and fishing with the Lindstrom's and their family, and with his dear friends, Rich & Betty Welch, and Dr. Andria Young. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Forest Park East. Visitation will be Monday, July 2 from 5-7 p.m. and services will be held Tuesday, July 3, at 10 a.m. in the Forest Park East Chapel. Pallbearers are Gene Lindstrom, Michael Lindstrom, Richard Welsh, Jerry Hale, Kelly Brown and Shawn Edwards. Honorary Pallbearers are Clyde Brown, Robert Shipp and Ben Boike. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the St. Mary of the Miraculous Medal Building Fund, 1604 9th Avenue, Texas City, TX 77590.