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Joseph Hammerle Obituary

HAMMERLE, MR. JOSEPH, JR. "JOE" (Husband of Cheryl) Muskegon Mr. Joseph Hammerle, Jr., age 79, passed away Monday, August 11, 2014 in Grand Rapids. He was born on April 12, 1935 in Hart, MI to Joseph and Lucille (Kokx) Hammerle, and resided in the Muskegon area for most of his life. Joe served his country in the Michigan Army National Guard. He worked at Alcoa/Howmet for 52 years, before retiring in 2006. Joe enjoyed riding his bicycle, watching the Detroit Tigers, golfing and occasional trips to the casino. On December 31, 1992, he married the former Cheryl Hildebrandt Scholl, and she survives him along with five children, Joe (Wendi) Hammerle, Dara (Brenda) Locke, Darlene (Lewis) Main, Donna Harp, and John Hammerle; two step-children, Don (Lynn) Scholl and Christine (John) Carnes; 16 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Francis (Carol) Hammerle and Edward (Carol) Hammerle. Joe was preceded in death by two brothers, Ernest and Adrian Hammerle, and his parents. The FUNERAL SERVICE will be 1 PM Monday, August 18 at The Lee Chapel 6291 S. Harvey St. 231-798-1100 VISITATION with the family will be 4-6 PM Sunday, and 1 hour prior to the service. Memorial Contributions in Joe's name to American Heart Association will be appreciated. Share memories with the family online at www.sytsemafh.com.

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Published by Muskegon Chronicle from Aug. 13 to Aug. 17, 2014.

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darlene

January 7, 2015

love and miss you

john

September 16, 2014

miss you dad

Andy Scherf

August 18, 2014

Joe, Sorry about the loss of your dad.
Andy Scherf, Jens Eskilsen
Casting Technologies Company
Fruitport,Mi.

Bill Grant

August 17, 2014

I always enjoyed working with Joe. Sorry for your loss.

Joelette Scholl

August 15, 2014

Cheryl and your family so sorry for your loss . My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.

Mitzi Riley

August 15, 2014

Cheryl, sorry for your loss. He was a joy to work with.

August 15, 2014

John & Joe,
Sorry for your loss, My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Scott LeRoux

Joe Espinoza

August 15, 2014

Cheryl,I am sorry to hear of Joe's passing.May the Lord comfort you and yours

Tina Hunter

August 15, 2014

Joe! Rip!

Amanda and Jared Fiedler (Hibbard))

August 14, 2014

RIP uncle Joe. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and aunt Cheryl

janet mulready

August 14, 2014

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Lowell Kirksey

August 14, 2014

To Joe,Dara,Darlean,John,and Donna our prayers and thoughts are with you. The McCrea Park Family Love you all. Thinking of the special times we shared. RIP Joe Sr.

Jackie Hillard

August 14, 2014

Cheryl and family, so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Enjoyed working with Joe and you too Cheryl. Joe was a very special guy and he will be missed by everyone. May God Bless each of you and help you through this very difficult time.

Lulu

August 14, 2014

Prayers and Hugs sent to all during this difficult time... God blessed you with a new Angel to watch over you. Sorry for your loss.

American Heart Association

August 13, 2014

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Colly Jackson

August 13, 2014

Cheryl, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Joe was a good guy. He'll be sadly missed. Miss you, hope you have only good memories. All our love, Colly & Charles Jackson

Galina Rodriguez

August 13, 2014

So sorry to learn of your loss. Sending love and prayers to my cousins and the entire family.

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