Willie Hammond
Memorial services will be 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 14, 2013 at the Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Rev. John K. Stake will officiate. Friends may call at Roseberry’s on Thursday from 4 p.m. to the time of service. Military honors will be presented by the Adams County Honor Guard.
Interment will be at the Mt. Repose Cemetery, Friendship, Wisconsin.
Willie was born November 9, 1935 in Easton, Wisconsin to Kermit Theodore and Alma Mary (Reuterskiold) Hammond. He graduated from Adams-Friendship High School in 1953. Willie served in the Army from 1957 to 1959. Willie married Georgiana Margaret Cekan on June 11, 1959 in Adams, Wisconsin. He worked as the head mechanic for Adams-Friendship School District retiring in 2001 after 38 years of service. Willie then worked for the Adams County Sheriff’s Department as a transport officer until now.
Willie enjoyed building hotrods, riding Harley Davidson motorcycles, he also built and raced three stock cars and won many races at A-F Motor Speedway.
Memorials may be directed to the Willie’s family.
Willie was preceded in death by his parents, Kermit “Casey” and Alma Hammond; wife, Georgiana Hammond; brothers: Vernon K. and Kenneth O. Hammond; sister, Kay F. Theisen; nephew, Triston Stemper; brother-in-law, Richard Cekan; Father-in-law and Mother-in-law, George and Marge Cekan.
Survivors:
Son: Darin W. Hammond of Adams, Wisconsin
Brother: Douglas A. (Jean) Hammond of White Creek, Wisconsin
Sister: Myrna M. (Ron) Klaus of Reedsburg, Wisconsin
Sister: Linda G. (Larry) Stemper of Adams, Wisconsin
Sister-in-law: Lilah Hammond of Adams, Wisconsin
Sister-in-law: Mary Schmidt of Adams, Wisconsin
Sister-in-law: Norma Cekan of Friendship, Wisconsin
Sister-in-law: Cheri Fuller of Middleton, Wisconsin
Further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Very sorry to hear of your loss. Sending thoughts and prayers to the family
Darrin sorry for your loss. Willie always made me feel at home. Didn’t know him well but he left a strong impression on me. He always seemed to be smiling. Sorry again for your loss.
Doug, Myrna, Darin, and the hammond Family,
I’m so sorry to here about your loss, I enjoyed working and talking with willie
while working with him transporting for the Sheriff Dept. long rides
and long talks. Willie assured me that he would have all the Chariots will be in great
working order, and will be waiting to see us all. Tom
Both of us are sorry to the Hammond family in their loss of Willie. He will be missed by many. May God help all of you with peace of mind.
So sorry to hear of Willie’s passing. He was one of the “goof ole boys”. He put a smile on your face while his eyes twinkled of mischief. Blessings to the Hammond Family.
Hammond Family,
I was truly sadden to hear of Willie’s passing. He was a wonderful person and I love working with him. He always made me laugh. He will be dearly missed!
Willie was Mr. Mischievous to me. Always filled with a story to make one laugh. We will be missed. Rest in Peace Willie
My sympathy to Doug, Jean and all of the Hammond family.
Darin & Family – So sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of Willie telling stories with Ted & me when they both worked for A F Schools. My prayers are with you.
Bev
Sending thoughts and prayers to Darin and the entire Hammond family at this difficult time.
Darin and all;
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I have fond memories of Willie and know he’ll be missed. Losing your dad isn’t easy but rest in the knowledge that he lived well and had a great life and left an impression on many many people. Godspeed to you all.
Willie, like many of my elder friends, was quite the story teller. No matter what the subject, Willie had a story that he could tell to make you laugh. Darin, I am sorry for your loss, I’m sure you have so many great memories. We will miss him.
To the Hammond Family, Sorry to hear of Willie’s passing. He was truly one of a kind and touched many lives. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. R.I.P. Willie. My thoughts and prayers to the family.
to darin and the hammond family so sorry for your loss my prayers go out to you all he was a good guy he will be missed
Kenny, Vernon and Willie all had a special place in many hearts. I am so greatful to have know them but sad that there is never enough time to spend with those we love. God bless the Hammond family at this very sad time.
Darin: My sincerest condolences on the loss of your father. It is so difficult to lose a parent, I’ve been through it, too. Just cling to the memories of the good times, and take it a day at a time. May the Lord be with you–God bless !
darin and family. willie was a great guy he and i aways had a good laugh whenever i would call him to go on a transport. we always used the “secret code” 3628. he was mad at the phone company when his # changed. i really enjoyed visiting with him and he would always stop by peg when he was at mvmh just to make sure i was taking good care of her. his racing days stories were great and he always had a good story. he will be missed by many. long live the memories of willie
To Willie’s family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We have known Willie since grade school and will miss his sense of humor.
Darin-
My prayers and thoughts are with you. I will always remember your father’s great sense of humor. He always called me ‘PJ’ whenever he saw me. He will be greatly missed!
Glad i had , had the opportunity to talk with Willie. About a month ago. Shared a laugh or two ,talked about the Good ol’ racedays .My condolences. To the Hammond family.No idea.itwas going to be the last time to speak at him thou.Leaves me with. a g. good memory.
Our sincere sympathy to all the Hammond family. Willie will be missed but left many great memories to cherish.
Willie was one of kind and our great friend…we’ll miss his funny stories and the many jokes he always told. Our deepest sympathy to Darin and his family on his passing.
To all of Willie’s Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. He will be greatly missed.
To the Hammond family…..Sorry to hear of Willie’s passing. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Prayers are with you all……just remember the good times.
To Willie’s family and friends, we are so very sorry to hear of his passing. He was very passionate about something that he believed in and he loved his family very much. Hold each other close and share in all your wonderful memories. Willie will be greatly missed and was loved by many. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Darin and family,
We are so sorry to hear about your dad (Willie) what a great man. I remember when he was my bus driver! Than couldn’t ask for better neighbors, as you all were to my family. We are so glad that we stopped by to visit him last time we were in town. What great memories we have to remember him by. Our prayers go out to you Darin and the family.
Roger and Bonnie Potter
I can still hear Willie take off from his house on his old Harley and head towards town! One of the good guys in our neighborhood, he will be missed.
My deepest sympathies to the family. Myrna I remember Willie for being as fun loving as could be. Great to be around him. So sorry to hear of his death. John
We have just lost another good old guy. He was a neighbor and racing friend many years ago. Lots of fun memories.
We will miss you Willie.
Love to all of you!!!!!!
We were sorry to hear about Willy. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the Hammond families.
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHYS TO THE ENTIRE HAMMOND FAMILY. WILLIE WAS A GREAT HUMEREST, AND A HARD WORKER, AND A GREAT FRIEND. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU AT THIS ROUGH TIME. GOD
BLESS .
OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE HAMMOND FAMILY. WILLIE ALWAYS HAD A JOKE TO TELL & LOVED TO MAKE PEOPLE LAUGH. HIS LATEST STUNT WAS CALLING US ON A SUNDAY EVENING PRETENDING TO BE THE PHONE COMPANY GOING TO HOOK US UP W/WIFI. HE & HIS HUMOR WILL BE MISSED. I’LL BET HE & FLOYD FAIRFIELD ARE RACING IN HEAVEN RIGHT NOW. R.I.P. WILLIE…..
To all of Willie’s Family, Our deepest sympathy for your loss. My parents, Clarence & Vi York, have a lot of good memories of Willie, working for the school. He always had a laugh and a smile. Praying for peace and comfort.
Were very sorry of your lost he was good and friendly neighbor. We will miss him
Richard nickname (Dick and yvonne
To Darin and Myrna and the rest of the Hammond family : So sorry for your loss your in our prayers.