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Shirley Hamm Obituary
Shirley F. (Rohrbach) Hamm, 89, of Kutztown, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025. She was the wife of the late John H. Hamm. Born in East Greenville, she was the daughter of the late William S. and Lottie E. (Moyer) Rohrbach.
She graduated from Kutztown High School class of 1945. Shirley was a long time employee of Rentschler Bakery known for making the pies. She also worked for Bieber Bus Company and was well known for her seamstress skills.
Shirley is survived by daughter, Barbara D. wife of Ronald Fink; son, Michael W. Gilmore husband of Brenda Gilmore ; grandchildren Chad Fink husband of Angela Fink and April (Fink) wife of Joshua Matz; brother, William Rohrbach; and 5 great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by granddaughter, Aimee Gilmore Frank; sons, Timothy A. and Jeffery L. Hamm; and sister Patricia E. Rohrbach.
Visitation with the family Tuesday, May 20, 2025 10-11AM in the Edward J. Hildenbrand Funeral Home Inc. Graveside service 11:15 Berks County Memorial Gardens, 201 Evansville Road, Fleetwood, PA
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