Lisa A. Hammer

Lisa A. Hammer, also recognized as Trixie Kitsch, age 53, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away at 9:28 p.m., Monday, February 17, 2014, at home, after a brief illness. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2014, at Blades Hall at the University of Dubuque, 2000 University Ave. A time of open speaking will be provided after the services at 11:00 a.m. Friends may visit from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2014, at Blades Hall at the University of Dubuque, 2000 University Ave. Lisa was born on February 12, 1961, in Dubuque, daughter of David and Audrey (Lowe) Hammer. Lisa was a wonderfully unique woman. She was a voracious reader, published authoress and painter. Lisa's mind was vividly colorful, she had an encyclopedic memory powered by a quick, whip-smart intelligence. Lisa had many interests including music, art, writing and criminal law. She was kind and caring, artistic, loyal, generous and diplomatic. Lisa appreciated so many aspects of life, especially the simple things, such as laughter, love, music, dancing, beauty and witty cleverness in any form. She had a wickedly wonderful sense of humor that could reduce an entire room full of people to uncontrollable laughter. Lisa's spirit will be remembered and cherished for decades to come. Those left to cherish her memory include, her father, David (Carol) Hammer, Dubuque, IA, her sister, Julie (Paul Bly) Hammer, Iowa City, IA, her brother, David (Mary) Hammer, Denver, CO, 3 nephews, Graham Bly, Max and Sam Hammer, Denver, CO, and her loyal canine companion Rupert and her cat Dorothy. Lisa was preceded in death by her mother Audrey Hammer.