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Duane Hamacher Obituary
Oct 15, 1936 - Aug 13, 2025
Duane E. Hamacher, 88 of Valparaiso, passed Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
He was born October 15, 1936 in Gary, Indiana, the son of Louis L. and Marjorie M. (Moore) Hamacher. Duane was a math teacher with the Gary School system. He was a member of the Elks #500, Orak Temple Shrine, Masonic Porter #137 and the Musicians Union #732.
He is survived by his wife, Christine Marszalek, married 61 years. Also surviving are his children, Julia Wagner of Virginia, Dustin Hamacher of Lafayette, and Marc Hamacher of Illinois and 6 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Garry R. Hamacher.
No services will be held at this time. Memorial Donations may be made to the Elks #500, 157 W. Jefferson St. Valparaiso, IN 46383. www.bartholomewnewhard.com.
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Lewis Rhinehart
August 28, 2025
To the Hamacher children: I am very sorry to hear of your dad's passing.
Ruth Ann (Elder) Karnes
August 17, 2025
Mr. Hamacher was my 6th grade teacher at Ambridge Elementary in Gary. He and Christine and the kids stayed at my house many years ago and went skiing at Cannonsburg, just north of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Duane was a great teacher, one I have good memories of. May he rest in peace. My condolences to Christine, the children and grandchildren.
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