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Fond du Lac - Dr. Brian J. Hammes, 70, of Fond du Lac, died Monday, April 13, 2020 at Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, FL. He was born February 10, 1950 in Sheboygan, the son of Sylvester and Adeline Haas Hammes. Dr. Brian graduated from Sheboygan North High School in 1968, received his Bachelor's Degree from University of Wisconsin, and graduated in 1976 from Illinois College of Optometry. On August 14, 1976 he married Mary Ellen Mickelson in Sheboygan and she preceded him in death on January 22, 2017.
Dr. Brian founded Family Focus Eye Care Center in Fond du Lac and was instrumental in growing the clinic into what it is today, with four doctors and 30 staff members. He has served the Fond du Lac Community for 45 years. Dr. Brian served on the board of directors for the Wisconsin Optometric Association for many years and as President in 2000. He was named the Wisconsin Optometric Association Optometrist of the Year in 2004. Dr. Brian was appointed by Governor Scott Walker to the Wisconsin Optometric Examining Board.
He and Mary enjoyed many adventures including, attending the Grammys in 2009 and traveling to Lake Tahoe and visiting vineyards in wine country. He also had a passion for music and theater. He enjoyed golfing, socializing with family and friends, and loved to spend time with his five grandchildren.
He is survived by two children, Shelley (Charles Cornish) Odekirk of Fond du Lac and Dr. David (Amy) Hammes of Fond du Lac; five grandchildren, Alexia, Riley, and Claire Odekirk, Katelyn and Ryan Hammes; one sister, Janet Lamphear of Sheboygan; two brothers-in-law, Richard (Pam) Mickelson of Brooksville, FL and Jim Mickelson of St. Petersburg, FL; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many special friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Mary Ellen.
A Celebration of Brian's life will be held Friday, July 23, 2021, with open house from 2:00 - 5:00 PM at South Hills Golf and Country Club, 1175 Fond du Lac Avenue in Fond du Lac.
Services are in the care of Uecker-Witt Funeral Home, 524 North Park Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935. Additional information and guestbook can be found at ueckerwitt.com
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Ann Braun
July 17, 2021
I had the pleasure of working with Dr Brian and Mary during the years that I worked for Dr Aymond. Dr Brian and Mary were delightful people who were kind and generous. I was grateful for their help as I assisted them in developing their refractive surgery comanagement department.
My sincerest condolences.
Joanne Wall
July 15, 2021
My sympathies in the loss of your father. My husband was an optometrist in Sheboygan who passed away in 2018 we both enjoyed many good times with your mom and dad. I know your mom was waiting for him at the gates of heaven along with my husband Rest In Peace Brian
The Staff of Uecker-Witt Funeral Home
July 14, 2021
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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