James Armin Hamann

James Armin Hamann obituary, Belleville, IL

James Armin Hamann

James Hamann Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Metroeast Mortuary on Mar. 19, 2025.
James Armin Hamann was born on December 10, 1965, in Belleville, IL to Armin and Norma Jean (nee Trentman) Hamann. James attended OFallon High School. He worked at Gerardi Nursery and Landscaping for 30 years as a lead landscaper.
James enjoyed playing horseshoes with his dad, Armin, and reading books to his adored granddaughters. He loved spending time outdoors on camping and float trips. James loved spending time with his family and caring for his beloved cats.
James passed away on September 24, 2024, in New Baden, IL. He was preceded in death by his father, Armin Hamann; mother, Norma Jean Trentman Hamann; brother, William E. Lewis Jr.; nephew, Jerrod Black; brother-in-law, Lacy Boyer, and good friend, Mark Rafferty.
James is survived by his wife, Carrie Hamann; daughters, Brittany Henningfeld (Ryan) and Brianna Hamann; granddaughters, Lux and Everly Henningfeld; sisters, Lori Mustain (Jim), Diana Lewis, and Sandra Lewis Herzog (Scot Dunn); sister-in-law, Mary Weinert; brother-in-law, Will Boyer (Donna); good friend, Scott Bourbon and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
A celebration of life will be held Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 1pm at the Albers JC Hall.
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celebration of life
Sunday, September 29, 2024
1:00 PM
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