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Chester Hammerberg Obituary
HAMMERBERG, Chester Algot, 95, of Thonotosassa, Fla., went to
be with the Lord on August 27, 2010. Chester was born in Chicago, Ill., to Carl and Emma Hammerberg who preceded him in death. Chester was also predeceased by his brothers, Clifford, Edgar and Paul. Chester is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 70 years, Ruth Haynsworth Hammerberg; son, John and daughter-in-law, Debbie Hammerberg; daughter, Joyce and son-in-law, Charlie Halasz; four grand-children, Tim Hammerberg (Trish), Krista Crouch, Susan Whitehead (Bill) and Lisa Ortiz (Ray); and five great-grandchildren, Aaron, Nicholas and Sophia Ortiz and Tyler and Alex Whitehead. He was a member of King Oscar Masonic Lodge in Chicago, for 75 years. Chester was a veteran of the U. S. Navy where he served as a butcher. He worked for Armour and Co. until 1957 when he and Ruth purchased Steve' s Rustic Lodge, a well-known steak house in Thonotosassa. They sold the steak house in 1975, and retired to a wonderful life of fishing in Balsam Lake, Wis., and selling oranges in Thonotosassa. Visitation will take place 6-8 p.m. Monday, August 30, at Terrace Oaks Chapel. The Service will take place at 11
a.m. Tuesday, August 31, at the Thonotosassa United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Thonotosassa United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 406, Thonotosassa. The entire Hammerberg family would like to thank the V. A. Hospital and staff for the wonderful and loving care they afforded Chester over the years.
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Memories and Condolences
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Jean & Bob Ungar
August 31, 2010
I remember the Hammerberg Family ... As a child, they lived next door to my Grandparents, Ida & Frank Klemz on Hamlin Avenue. My Mom was their youngest, Ada (Nowak).
It was a privilege to first know Grandma & Grampa H., their sons and families.
Joyce, remember the time we spent a weekend with Marilyn? 3 krazy teenagers. You were the best - must have inherited your sense of humor from your Dad.
God bless you all for being such a memorable family. Treasure those memories as I do.
Bob Hammerberg
August 31, 2010
My memories of my Uncle Chester are all good ones. I was privileged to know him.
Norma Hammerberg
August 31, 2010
I remember the many wonderful vacations we spent with the Florida Hammerbergs. Ches was a kind man and a caring friend who was always there for us. My thoughts and prayers are with Ruth and the family.
Kris (Hammerberg) Emaus
August 31, 2010
Aunt Ruth and family...I'm so sorry for your loss. I am blessed to have such great memories of time spent with you and Uncle Chester while we kids were growing up...'waitressing' at Steve's Rustic Lodge, fun and fishing at Balsam Lake, earning a dollar for getting our ribs counted without giggling, being the 'hero' who got to eat the 'majic pellet' in one of Uncle Chester's fantastic stories...and many, many more. Thank you Uncle Chester for making my life that much happier...I will sure miss you! Love, Kris
Erik Hammerberg
August 31, 2010
I have many fond memories of Uncle Chester. His stories were the best and he always made me the hero. I wish my family could have known him, they would have really liked him. Our prayers are with Aunt Ruth and the family, we will all miss him.
Michael Hammerberg
August 31, 2010
Dear Aunt Ruth, John, Joyce and the entire family,
I was greatly saddened to hear of Uncle Ches' passing. He was such a joyful part of all our lives. There are so many happy memories of stories and jokes and genuine caring that I know he will never leave our hearts and minds, I was lucky to have heard so many stories of Uncle Ches from both my father and Grandpa. Those stories always bring a smile. I will miss him. The world has lost a good and kind man.
Love
Mike Hammerberg
August 30, 2010
Dear Hammerberg Family
Our deepest sympathy to you all.
The Johns Family
Kelly Highsmith
August 30, 2010
To the Hammerberg family,
I send my deepest condolences and prayers to you at this time, and wish you years of shared memories of Grandpa.
Kelly Highsmith
August 30, 2010
To the Hammerberg family,
I send my deepest condolences and prayers at this time, and wish you years of remembering all the memories shared with Grandpa.
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