Ivan Pete Hams, age 65, of Friendship, Wisconsin died Friday, February 11, 2011 at his home surrounded by his loving family following a courageous battle with cancer.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at the Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Pastor Steve Miller will officiate. Interment will be at the Mt. Repose Cemetery, Friendship, Wisconsin.
Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday at Roseberry’s Funeral Home.
Pete was born December 12, 1945 in Elroy, Wisconsin to Arthur and Delia (Moody) Hams. He married Patricia Ann Nastali on March 11, 1963 in Winona, Minnesota. Pete drove milk truck, worked at Chrysler and GM, drove semi for Dart and Smithway. He also drove truck for and worked on irrigations for Bula-Gieringer Farms.
He loved fishing, gardening, hunting, cooking, baking, spending time with his family and friends, and collecting die cast cars. He loved driving semi and working on Bula-Gieringer Farms.
Pete was a member of pool leagues, dart leagues, and the New Chester Fire Department.
Pete was preceded in death by his parents, Art and Delia Hams; Granddaughter, Heatheryn Hams; Great-Granddaughter, Tila Kay; sister, Clementine; sister, Evelyn; and sister, Virginia.
Survivors:
Wife: Patricia Ann Hams of Friendship, Wisconsin
Son: Peter (Terry) Hams of Adams, Wisconsin
Daughter: Penny (Earle) Sellhausen of Adams, Wisconsin
Daughter: Patti (Jack) Crowder Jr. of Wonewoc, Wisconsin
Son: Paul Hams of Adams, Wisconsin
Son: Philip (Bobbie) Hams of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Mindy Hams
Grandchild: Travis Hams
Grandchild: Mark Lambert Jr.
Grandchild: Jesse Lambert
Grandchild: Crystal Lambert
Grandchild: Nicholas (April) Crowder
Grandchild: Aaron Crowder
Grandchild: Anthony Crowder
Grandchild: Justin Delambo
Grandchild: Ryan Hams
Grandchild: KaSondra Hams
Grandchild: Stephanie Hams
Grandchild: Brock Hams
Great-Grandchildren: 15
Sister: Goldie Sorenson of New Lisbon, Wisconsin
Brother: Glaris (Marge) Hams of Wonewoc, Wisconsin
Sister: Maxine Wheeler of Reedsburg, Wisconsin
Sister: Ada (Doug) Martin of Footville, Wisconsin
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Sorry Mindy on your loss.
I am sorry for your family’s loss.
My condolences to Petes family. I worked with Pete at GM on the engine line.
PHIL AND FAMILY,
WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR DAD’S PASSING. YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS
iam sorry to hear this i hope the family and friends are doing ok hope things will works out for you after this again iam so sorry to hear this
so very sorry for your loss. be strong for each other and he will live forever in your hearts
pete will be missed by all he taught me alot of stuff in life
Phil, Bobbie and Brock, my deepest Sympathy to you and your family. Keep your dad and grandpa’s memory with you by talking of him often. Talking and sharing your memories will help you during this difficult time. You will be in my prayers and thoughts. May our Father and the Great Spirit above surround all of you and care for you and your family members and friends. With Love and Friendship.
So sorry to learn of your loss.We all will have our thoughts and prayers with your family
Very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
its difficult for me to know what words to say,memories will always be there for all of us.im so glad i meant all of u.i wish i could be there today,but i have the flu.hugs to all u!!!
We met Pete when he first moved to Grand Marsh. They both drove truck. Rick enjoyed talking to Pete about truck driving, hunting and whatever else they had in common. All of us enjoyed quite a few nights at the Nickel and Patrick’s Lake. Little did we know that one of his sons would marry our daughter!! Together we enjoyed a wonderful grandson Brock. Pete will be sadly missed by all of us.
pete was a great person and he will be missed by everyone who knew him
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
With our Deepest Sympathy,
Kurt & Katie
You are all in our thoughts & prayers.