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Alta Hamann Obituary
Alta C Hamann
December 21, 1924-October 11, 2021
WALCOTT-Alta C Hamann, age 96, of Walcott, Iowa, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021 at Courtyard Estates of Walcott. A memorial gathering will be held from 5:00-7:00 pm on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at Bentley Funeral Home, Durant. Private burial will take place in Walcott Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Walcott Fire Department in Alta's memory. Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com.
Alta was born on December 21, 1924, the daughter of Herman and Laura (Denklau) Grill, in Donahue, Iowa. She was united in marriage to William "Billy" Hamann on January 20, 1945 in Davenport, Iowa. Bill died on February 6, 2001.
Alta worked with Billy on the family farm, excelling in the role of farmer's wife and homemaker. She was employed at Jumer's Lodge and later at Davenport West High School cafeteria, retiring in 1987. Alta and Bill enjoyed dancing and playing cards with friends. After Bill's death, Alta continued playing 500 with various civic organizations.
Those left to honor Alta's memory include her daughter, Linda Stender of Apex, North Carolina; sons, Gary (Ruth) Hamann of Walcott, Iowa and Don (Donna) Hamann of Davenport, Iowa; four grandchildren, Kara Weems, Kelly Vanstory, Brett Hamann and Brooke Moeller; and two great-granddaughters, Mackenzie and Avery Weems.
In addition to her husband, Alta was preceded in death by her sisters, Luetta Arp and Eleanor Rathjen and her brother, Arnold Grill.
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Jack and Jean Schinckel
October 28, 2021
To the Family of Alta Hamann: You have our deepest sympathy in Alta's passing. May God give you comfort and peace! Jack and Jean Schinckel
Mary Hoglund
October 19, 2021
When Alta was working at West High School food service, I worked in the main food service office. Alta was always such a pleasant person to deal with. She was such a hard worker and admired by her co-workers. My sympathies to her daughter and sons and their families. May she rest in peace.
John Hoffmann
October 19, 2021
Sympathies to Alta’s family. May God bless you with comfort.
Duane Grenier
October 18, 2021
Sending our prayers and sympathy. Alta was a kind and gentle person ..
Karen and Jim Uschkrat
October 17, 2021
We are sending our thoughts and prayers to Alta's friends and family. We are sorry for your loss of a dear sweet lady who we enjoyed seeing at Don's Pub. Our deepest sympathy.
Duane & Bernice Meyer
October 16, 2021
Alta families has our Condolences...
Peggy Mitchell
October 15, 2021
Our sympathies to all of Alta’s family - Peggy & Bill Mitchell
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