Jerry Hamm

Jerry Hamm, 73, of Zionsville died Friday, October 25, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born February 23, 1951, in Indianapolis, Indiana, son of the late Gerald Elbert Hamm and Leora Winifred Doxtator. Mr. Hamm graduated from North Central High School in Indianapolis. He attended Purdue, IU, IUPUI, and Ball State Universities, studying architecture. 

He participated in Conner Prairie's development of first person interpretation in living history museums. In 1974, he opened his proprietorship as the Woodcutter, specializing in design and reproduction of furniture from the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He enjoyed gardening, reading, and continuing to work part time in his wood shop. 

Mr. Hamm was predeceased by his parents; stepfathers, George Ulrich, Earl Hogan, and Tom Brown; twin brothers, Earl and Michael Hogan; sister, Leora Hogan Taylor; and nephew, Josh Taylor. He is survived by his spouse, Gary Essary; sister, Linda Ulrich Copas of Lafayette; sister-in-law, Eltha Essary of Benbrook, TX; step-children, Elizabeth Essary (David Raskin) of Houston and Andrew (Sarah) Essary of Spring Hill, TN; nephews, Kyle (Tish) Copas of Copenhagen, Denmark, and Casey (Edie) Copas of Lebanon; as well as grandchildren and grand-nieces and grand-nephews. 

Private interment will be at Crown Hill National Cemetery in Indianapolis. Arrangements entrusted to Aaron Ruben Nelson Mortuary.