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Trudy Hammel Obituary
Oct 19, 1959 - Aug 7, 2010
Survived by her husband Dan; son Shawn; parents, Harry and Marilyn Gustafson; sister Tamy (Robert) Peterson; nieces, Mindy Baker and Abby Peterson; nephews, Ben Baker and Robert Peterson, Jr.; many loving friends and relatives.
MEMORIAL SERVICE Wednesday, August 11, 3pm at Westlawn Hillcrest Funeral Home. WESTLAWN-HILLCREST
Memorial Park Funeral Home
5701 Center Street 402-556-2500
www.westlawnhillcrest.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Trudy Hammel
Donnie
September 6, 2010
We will never forget you Toot! I will miss your jokes and your laughter and the way you always got so excited at the mud races! Love you...
Bucky Hooper
September 5, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Paula Christie
August 25, 2010
Dearest Trudy, I will never forget your warmth and kindness. Your hugs were always given freely and always at the right time. You will be missed by all who were blessed enough to have known you.
Krista Ducker
August 17, 2010
I worked with Trudy for many years. She was always so cheerful to the residents, staff, and visitors. She often greeted people as they were coming into the building, and hugged and kissed residents when she went home for the day. She was so proud of her family, often bringing in pictures to show everyone. She was a fun, caring person and we will miss her humor and jokes. We will also miss her doing her annual Frankenstein cheer at our pep rally.
With sympathy,
My favorite sister too
Tamy Peterson
August 14, 2010
We Will Never Forget Our Dear Trudy
We will never forget how much you liked pandas
We will never forget your shoes
With jingle bells and neon laces
We will never forget your big purse and how it was
Always available for whatever we needed
We loved all your sayings and your silly jokes
We will never forget
And always remember the special things
You did that made us smile and made us love you.
Chad Hooper
August 13, 2010
I didn't know Trudy well, but she always had a smile on her face and that made me smile too. I know she is in a better place now.
Denise Perkins
August 13, 2010
Trudy was a sweet lady. We will always smile when we think of her. She may be gone but she will never be forgotten by her friends and loved ones.
Tamy Peterson
August 12, 2010
Dan and Shawn were so impressed and comforted by the crowd at Trudy's memorial. Thank you all for coming. We know there's others who would have been there if they could have too. All your comments are so comforting to them!
Bea Schofield
August 12, 2010
To Danny and Shaw. How much you all must miss her. I had not seen Trudy in over 14 years, but I remember the good times I had with her and Danny when I lived in Omaha. It seems like just yesterday when she got married to Danny and then had little Shawn.... Trudy, I will always remember you.
Danny, please take care of yourself !
We Love You Trudy
Amy Brock
August 11, 2010
August 11, 2010
Danny and Shawn, We are so sorry to hear about Trudy, she was loved very much and will be missed more than anything. it wont be the same without her. Kelly, Phil, Lil Phil, and Bobbie Jo Schram (Bellevue, Nebr.)
Michaela Sempek
August 11, 2010
Trudy always had a smile on her face, and even when I was having a horrible day, laughing with her at work made my day that much better. I will miss having after work drinks with you, and we will always have you in our hearts!
August 11, 2010
To Danny, Shawn, and Hammel Family.
Our deepest sympathies. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Len and Betty Hirsch
Esther Durham
August 11, 2010
Rest in Peace Trudy, i didn't know you that well but i had alot of fun with all of your jokes and had fun working with you. i will miss you.
Valerie (Adams) Cushing
August 11, 2010
I cannot tell you how sad and sorry I was to hear about Trudy. Trudy and I went to high school together, and worked together way back when at HPCC, she had a laugh and smile that was contagious. My thoughts and prayers are with Trudy and her family and friends. There is no doubt that Trudy will be missed.
August 11, 2010
To the Hammel family, We are so sorry for your loss. I haven't seen you guys in years but from the pictures and the comments displayed here, it seems that Trudy had not changed a bit from our last visit. She was a lovely person with a big heart and will be truly missed by everyone that was ever touched by her life.
Michael and Lisa Carlson
Christy Lahoda
August 11, 2010
Trudy- We will surely miss your smile, your goofy laugh and your big heart. You were such a joy to be around, the world is at a loss without you. Shawn and Dan we love you and we're here for you.
Christy and Alyssa Lahoda
Barb Thompson
August 11, 2010
To the family & friends of Trudy, I am so sorry for your loss. Trudy was a beautiful person with a caring heart and she will be deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May all the wonderful memories help comfort you, and God Bless.
August 10, 2010
You will be greatly missed. You always had a joke for someone if they were feeling down or just because. You have touched so many lives and I don't know what I will do without seeing your beautiful smile everyday! I love you and will miss you!
Jessica Buckner
Darlene Parker
August 10, 2010
Even though i didnt know Trudy as long as some she was still a part of my daily act. at work. Always quik to smile, eager to lend a helping hand and never complained when i would forever be needing something from the kitchen! :) I will miss her! My condolences to her friends and family. Rest in peace Trudy, you are in a better place!
Joan Warner
August 10, 2010
I was sorry to hear about Trudy. She was always good to me and I got a kick out of her. She seemed like she was happy all the time. Now she can rest from all her hard work.
Logene Hooper
August 10, 2010
Trudy always brightened up the room; especially at Home Interior parties. She always laughed and you couldn't help but laugh with her. She was a truly good person.
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August 10, 2010
Trudy was such a sweet person, quick to smile and full of jokes. I worked with her for 25 years and HPCC will not be the same without her. Karen Hoschar (Papillion, Ne)
Cori LaHoda
August 10, 2010
Trudy was so much fun we always laughed and had the best times @ the mud races great memories of my childhood I will never forget Love Ya Trudy
Patty Persinger
August 10, 2010
Trudy was such a sweet person. She will be remembered for all the kind things she did for others. Rest in peace, cousin. In Love & Sympathy, Patty Persinger
Patrick Joy
August 10, 2010
Knowing Trudy for the last 15 years of my life has been an honor, if it was long ago working with her at the home, or if it was hanging out on the stoop watchin Dan work and drinkin up the High Lifes it was always a blast. I will miss her deeply and will never forget those days. Love you Trudy
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Debbie LaHoda
August 10, 2010
Trudy was a special friend. We laughed together, cried together, and enjoyed just hanging out. She was one of a kind and can never be replaced in our lives or our hearts. Shake your tail feather, Trudy Bakler Smith! You have gone home! I love you.
Bob Carter
August 9, 2010
trudy was a fun person to be around she will be deeply missed. there wasn't a day that went by that we didn't laugh about something. love you trudy
Tia Stricklin
August 9, 2010
Trudy Was so full of life and happiness, there isn't anything she wouldn't do for you. She always knew how to put a smile on someones face. Even though she's gone she will never be forgotten.
Sheila Williams
August 9, 2010
I worked with Trudy years ago at the nursing home.She also worked with my Mom Jeannine.She always made work fun.Well,Trudy,give my Dad a hard time up there and tell Ruthe hi!!!
brenda stricklin
August 9, 2010
trudy was my partner of 10 yrs we worked side by side together. trudy had the biggest heart an cared about everyone. trudy i don't know how i'm goin to work with out seeing you by my side, i will miss her deeply,she will never be forgotten!! may you rest in peace.
Tamy Peterson
August 9, 2010
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Tamy Peterson
August 9, 2010
It was always so important to Trudy to try to stay in touch with old friends and to keep adding new ones. She treated them just like family. She always wanted everyone around her to be happy and laugh. She so loved to laugh and had a great laugh. If you were around Trudy, you were smiling. Love you lots Gerty, your favorite sister, Tamy.
August 9, 2010
Trudy was always full of smiles and always willing to help anyone, I will miss her jokes and her great personality. God has Trudy in the palm of his hands now, and she will be looking down smiling at all of us. I will Miss her Deeply, Sherry Vieth (Bellevue, NE)
August 9, 2010
Dan and Shawn we are so sorry to hear about Trudy. she will be missed. I do not know who i will talk to at the races. Your friend and race buddies. Rick, Sue, Kristi and Ricky Roy.
Dick & Kay Laufenberg
August 9, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
August 9, 2010
Trudy was so thoughtful and so caring. What a beautiful person. I will miss her forever. I love you Trudy. See you later. Love, your mom
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