Kenneth O. Hammond, age 68, of Adams, Wisconsin died Saturday, January 16, 2010 at the Moundview Memorial Hospital & Clinics in Friendship, Wisconsin.
Per Kenneths wishes and request, no services were held.
Kenneth was born March 16, 1941 in Easton, Wisconsin to Kermit and Alma (Reuterskiold) Hammond. He graduated from Adams-Friendship High School in 1959. Kenneth then served in the Army. He worked for Haack Electric, Butler Plumbing, Wagner Farms and the Wisconsin River Co-op for past 20 years until health declined.
Kenneth enjoyed fishing, telling jokes, going to the casino, and Nascar.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, Kermit and Alma Hammond; sister-in-law, Georgiana Hammond; and nephew, Triston Stemper.
Survivors:
Significant Other: Mary (nee Matrick) Schmidt of Adams, Wisconsin
Daughter: Vickie (Paul) Vilendrer of Arkdale, Wisconsin
Daughter: Julie (Richard) Hamus of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
Brother: Vern (Lilah) Hammond of Adams, Wisconsin
Brother: Wilfred Hammond of Adams, Wisconsin
Brother: Douglas (Jean) Hammond of Adams, Wisconsin
Sister: Kay (Mark) Thiesen of Montello, Wisconsin
Sister: Myrna (Ronald) Klaus of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Sister: Linda (Larry) Stemper of Adams, Wisconsin
Son: Tim (Dawn) Hammond of Ozark, AL
Son: Ken (Giovana) Hammond of Sharps Burq., GA
Daughter: Susan Mengert of Huntsville, AL
Grandchildren: 12
Great-Grandchildren: 5
Nieces: 6
Nephews: 8
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
To Tim, Ken, Susan and Family; Our deepest sympathy. We are so sorry for the loss of your father.
The Hammond Family, May the fond memories of Kenny help you through this time of loss. Kenny always had that special smile that you could not resist to smile back. Our prayers are with you all.
My condolences to you, Mary and the entire Hammond family. Kenny was such a great joke and story teller. What a wonderful world it would be if everyone had a fraction of his sense of humor. He will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
My sympathy to the Hammond family.
To the Hammond Family, my deepest sympathy goes out to you all. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. God be with you during this difficult time.
Kenny will be deeply missed. I will always remember how he came in to the store all those early mornings so I never had to be alone. He was a joy to be around and a loving friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Doug and Jean and family, So sorry to hear about your family member. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Stay strong!
Please except our sympathy in the loss of Kenny. He was one of a kind of guy.
Mary and family, We are sorry to hear about kenny. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May god bless you at this time. If you need anything let me know.
Ken will be remembered for his humor and wit. Always a joy to be around and bringing pleasure to those that were fortunate to call him a friend. May you treasure the memory of a good man. God Bless!
Mary & Family,I am so sorry to hear about Kenny. Mary my thoughts & prayers are with. My heart goes out to you. In Jesus name-Evie
Mary and Family our thoughts and prayers are with you. Kenny sure was a very fun guy. We enjoyed working with him at the co-op .
Mary and family, We are so sorry to hear of Kens passing. Ken always had a friendly hello and would stop to chat when we were neighbors in Adams. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Mary, my thoughts and prayers are with you and Kens family. Margaret Myers
Mary and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Kenny fought a long hard battle. He was always a pleasure to talk with, and quick with a smile. Our sincere condolences for you. Barb and Chuck
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Mary. Kenny always brought a smile to our faces. He will long be remembered for his great sense of humor and that mischievious smile. May God comfort you during this time.
Our sympathies to the family of Ken. Fond memories of growing up in rural White Creek!
Ken is remembered for his readiness with a hug or joke.
Vicki and Paul and Family: I am sorry for your loss.
Mary and family – Kenny was such a joy to know and work with. He always had a smile and a joke to tell. Mary he loved you deeply and his entire family. May God give you comfort and strength.
May God comfort you during this difficult time. Ken had a long hard battle, he is a peace.
To Mary and the family of Ken,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Ken is gone to be with our father in heaven. I will never forget Ken everytime he saw you he would make a point to go out of his way and say hello. He was a fine man that will never be forgotten.