Name: Visitation for Richard Hammond
Start: 2016-07-23T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-07-24T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Colonial Funeral Home & Crematory

Richard Hammond

Born: January 14, 1964

Died: July 19, 2016

Richard Brownley Hammond, age 52, of Lakemoor passed away on July 19, 2016 in Lakemoor, IL.

Richard was born on January 14, 1964 the son of Richard C. and Christine A. (Pfaff) Hammond

Richard worked at Baxter for 25 years. He was a passionate guitar player and a member of his church band for most of his adult life. Richard was a big time foodie and often watched the food network with his children. He also enjoyed fishing, swimming and hiking at the Glacier Park and Devil's Lake

He is survived his children Megan, Dana and Kimmy Hammond of Johnsburg IL; his parents Richard and Christina Hammond; his siblings James (Shana) and Tamara (Greg).

Memorial visitation will take place Saturday, July 23, 2016 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at Colonial Funeral Home and Crematory 591 Ridgeview Dr. McHenry. The visitation will be followed by a 7:15 P.M. service, also held at the funeral home. Interment will be private

In Lieu of Flowers memorials may be directed to the family.

For more information contact the funeral home at 815-385-0063 or log onto www.colonialmchenry.com

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Published by Northwest Herald on Jul. 22, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Hammond

Sponsored by Colonial Funeral Home & Crematory.

22 Entries

Marjorie A. Jones

July 16, 2025

I have such nice memories of Rick since he was such a good student with good lab skills when working in my research lab...he always wanted to be involved in the experiments and loved doing science....such a pleasure to work with...my best wishes to his family....Dr. Marjorie Jones, Illinois State University

Sridevi Goskonda

July 24, 2024

Rick was truly an outstanding, talented, humble and kind person. He was my supervisor and mentor when I was working at Baxter Healthcare 15 years ago. I have learned so much from him, not only in the industry, but in life lessons. He treated me like family. I only came to know about the news today and it truly broke my heart. Rick's goodwill and lightheartedness will always be remembered. His family is in my prayers. I will always remember you, Rick.

Marjorie Jones

July 16, 2022

I have ordered a tree to be planted in Rick's name and hope that it reminds us all of his love of science....best wishes, mjones

Marjorie Jones

Planted Trees

Tamara burian

July 23, 2020

Thank you Chris for sharing your memory and thoughts

Chris Baron

July 20, 2020

I think of my friend Rick often, and just the other day my daughter asked me if I still have The Bun. I do. Rick definitely won that one. Rest in peace, my old friend...

Theresa Farrell

December 25, 2016

Thinking of you all today. I often have Rickisms come to mind..

Lots of love.

George Mitchell

December 7, 2016

Very sad to hear of Rick's passing. We were roommates in college and classmates in ISU chemistry program. A truly funny, unique, and talented guy. My wife (who was my girlfriend when Rick and I lived in the same apartment on College avenue) and I still to this day repeat Rick-isms. Most often it's the one when someone would say 'easy' about something and he would stop them and say, "Hey, easy on the easy's."
I was in no way a serious Christian in college which I'm thankful to say changed about 20 years ago, so at that time I didn't know much about Rick's (or my own) faith. From what I read here, I now have a great hope which I hope is THE great comfort to his family and that is that we will meet and laugh together again when singing praise to Him who made us and everything else... with Rick singing AND playing guitar.

Gerald Boyd

July 28, 2016

My condolences and prayers for the family.

Chris Baron

July 28, 2016

I am absolutely devastated to learn this news. My life is simply not the same now.

Lee Carpenter

July 27, 2016

I just heard about Rick's passing, and I pass along my condolences. His music and friendship were a great ministry to me. Word's unsaid then and now cannot express the true heart. I am thankful for the blessing from God through Rick.

Trish Logar

July 25, 2016

Hammond Family:
I only knew of Rick, had only met him a couple of times. I'm sorry for your loss, your entire family is in my prayers.

jmk

July 25, 2016

Rick contributed to products that save lives. Not everyone can say that. In those lives and in the lives of his friends & family, his light still shines.

Family

July 24, 2016

Thank you to all who joined us in our celebration of the life of Rick Hammond and helped us to carry the burden of his loss. Your being with us, sending flowers, notes, and wishes of peace have ministered to us greatly. With sincere gratitude,
Richard and Christine Hammond, Tammie Hammond Burian and family, James Hammond and family

Shreekant Karmarkar

July 24, 2016

Rick interviewed me when I applied for a job at Baxter Healthcare back in 2002, and then helped in my smooth on-boarding. Always, very friendly and technically sound!

May Rick rest in peace!

Marjorie Jones

July 23, 2016

I am very saddened to hear of Richard's passing. I was very pleased when he did undergraduate research with me in the 1980s and always appreciate his hard work, his good lab skills, his kindness and his real interest in learning. My heart goes out to his family at this time. Sincerely, Marjorie Jones, Department of Chemistry, Illinois State University

July 23, 2016

As a kid Rick was a role model for me. He showed us how to be a "big kid" i will always remember him riding no hands on his schwinn varsity blonde hair blown back, the times he helped us make a whirlpool in the backyard swimming pool. He was older than me by what seemed like so much back then but he took the time to hang out with us whenever he could and really looked out for us. I feel like he is at home with grandma and grandpa and they are all smiling together and still looking out for us. I love you more than i ever could have expressed and you will always ne the big kid who showed this little kid how its done

July 23, 2016

I worked with Rick during my Baxter days and highly respected him. His work ethic and scientific expertise were exceptional. As a friend I enjoyed playing poker, lunches during work and sharing stories about our kids (I have three girls). He was also a great teacher. Rick may God bless you and your family. You will be missed. - Sean Brynjelsen

Tammy Holst

July 22, 2016

We will always cherish the memories of playing cards, the Martini Bar, being hoodwinked and laughing the night away with our good friends. Our kids will always remember these fun times. Brett and I will cherish these memories, your sense of humor and the fabulous family times! We love you and we will never forget you!

July 22, 2016

I was a colleague of Rick during his Baxter years. Utilizing his analytical skills, he took on challenging laboratory projects that contributed to the development of new products. His work was of the highest caliber.

I enjoyed his playing softball with him on the Baxter departmental team. He was the consummate team player.

He loved his children, and he will not be forgotten.
May he rest in peace,
Ted Roseman