Clifford Walter Hammond

My deepest sympathy Barb in the loss of your dear father. He was a wonderful man that gave so much to others and his community. He will be dearly missed by his family & friends. When my uncle Richard was at the same care center with him I saw your dad a few times when I would visit Richard at meal time. They were friends and able to share some days together in the final chapters of their lives. Let the fond memories bring you peace in the days ahead. Your Dad's love & spirit will be around you always!

We are so grateful for the times we spent visiting with Walt as we escorted him to Oktoberfest events. There are many smiles, laughs, and great stories that will remain with us forever! He touched our hearts as he did those of many others through the years with his kindness and generosity of spirit.

Words fail as we bring ourselves to say, rest in peace, dear Walt. You were a fixture for so many years in my and Judge Pappas' courtrooms in both the old and new courthouses. Your humor, humility and grace will be remembered by me and all those who had the pleasure of knowing and working with you. Our deepest condolences to your family. This challenging pandemic is robbing so much from all of us including the opportunity to fully celebrate your extraordinary life together. Here in my household we lift our Octoberfest mugs to the best Festmaster ever, Ein Prosit, ein Prosit Der Gemütlichkeit!

Barb and Bob, Our sympathy to you and your family on the loss of Walt. He was a treasure to the whole community and will certainly be missed! Bill and Pat Shepherd

Our condolences on the loss of your Dad - he had a good run.

Walt was simply a classy gentleman. He always greeted everyone as if they were his best friend. I remember many fun Sunday rounds of golf with my dad and Walt & Dave. Years ago Walt sold me on Buicks and Buick dealers years ago and I still drive one today.

Dave and Barb and families. You have mine and Linda's deepest sympathy regarding the passing of Walt. I have many great memories from my time working with Walt. From the new car intros, to the Oktoberfest to the Double Fudge Wudgie desert.

Our hearts and prayers go out to you.

Rick and Linda Sorenson

Grandpa Walt as my children called him. For 10 years of the beginning of my married life he felt like family. He made our sales team feel stronger and tighter. We were always happy for him to meet everyone we worked with. He had a personality larger than life. A La Crosse icon, He is greatly missed.

Barb and family, I am so sorry for your loss and for the conditions during which you are going through all of this. Know that many are keeping you in their thoughts at this time.

Dave, Dianne and family: We would like to offer our thoughts, prayers and sympathy to you in the loss of your dad. Walt had a wonderful life that he lived to the fullest as his many accomplishments and awards attest to. And now he is reunited with your mom, Sally. Enjoy all of the memories.

My condolences to Dave and Barb and their families . Walt was a great man, good place to work right out high school. Very fond memories to the new car introductions, to the Octoberfest prep and parades. Really enjoyed working for the business at 40 Copeland Ave. Always an honest place to work.

Dear Dave & Barb - Our condolences. Years and years and years of memories. Your Dad was a good guy and a good man. We are thinking of him, Sally and both of you.

Our love,
David & Lynne

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What a wonderful man! Walt was, as many will say, the epitome of class, community service and leadership.

Having worked for and with him for several years at Walt Hammond Buick I found him to be the type of person that truly cared for his employees and their families. And, in return it was easy to give our all. Our dealership lit up during Oktoberfest and our epic parade day parties at 40 Copeland Ave were an annual highlight. One personal memory was being his “driver” in several Maple Leaf parades and watching the people on the parade route respond to his exuberance as a past Festmaster.

Our condolences to Dave and Barb and their families ... He meant so much to so many.

Walt was a great boss and friend the ten years that I worked at Walt Hammond were the best of my career my condolences to his family

I was saddened to read of the passing of Brother Hammond, and my thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends & chapter brothers. While I never had the privilege of meeting Walt, I pledge that the SigEp Patriots Project will always remember him, his life & his patriotic service. Rest easy Shipmate/Brother. We have the watch. VDBL

As the La Crosse County Clerk of Court, I would like to express my sincere sympathies to your family. Walt was such a wonderful bailiff when he worked here. He made all of the jurors feel welcome to the courts and always made my job a little easier by being here.

My parents died in their nineties. What amazing times they lived through. Barb, I know you spent as much time as possible with your dad. Thinking of you and yours.

I met Walt through Sally who was in my Senior Water Exercise classes at the YWCA many years ago. They were both people that made me happy just to see them and their smiles. I am sure they are smiling now as they are joined in eternity.

David and family, very sorry to hear of your fathers passing away. From your stories in the past I believe your father lived a very good and rewarding life. Sadly words don't erase the pain but as time goes on the great memories will overshadow the pain and good memories will prevail. May God bless and keep you all..