Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Laverne Louis "Verne" Hammer

Male 1935 - 2017  (81 years)


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  • Name Laverne Louis "Verne" Hammer 
    Born 9 Jun 1935  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Interesting business 
    Residence 1999  RR2, Havelock, Peterborough Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-215051 
    Died 14 May 2017  New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I215051  Generations
    Last Modified 7 Nov 2024 

    Father Adam Henry Hammer,   b. 2 Jan 1909, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 Jan 1948, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 38 years) 
    Mother Christine Margaret Wagner,   b. 17 Oct 1909, Berlet's Corners (Wimot Township), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 19 Mar 1999, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 89 years) 
    Married 27 Oct 1934  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F267875  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Joyce Meyer 
    Last Modified 12 Nov 2024 
    Family ID F58848  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Hammer, Laverne Louis (Verne)

      Passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2017 at his residence Nithview Community, New Hamburg in his 82nd year. Verne was born in Wellesley, Ont. on June 9, 1935, son of the late Adam and Christina (Wagner) Hammer.

      Beloved husband of Joyce (Meyer) Hammer with whom he had celebrated 60 years of marriage.
      Dear father of Cheryl (Jim) Lee and Jeff (Mary).

      Proud grandfather of Tim Lee and Greg Lee (Kayleigh). Loving great-grandfather of Madison and Keaton Lee. Remembered by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Sadly missed by his brother Bill (Jane) and sister Doreen Groff. Verne was predeceased by brother-in-law Merle Groff.

      A graduate of Waterloo Lutheran University, Verne continued his education as he pursued a solid career in business, advancing through Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce and Dominion Electrohome Industries.

      He then joined Collier Macmillan Canada in Galt, Ont. Verne moved to England as Deputy Managing Director of Collier Macmillan International, returning to Canada as President of Collier Macmillan Canada.

      He also lectured for and became President of the Canadian Institute of Certified Administrative Managers. Verne furthered his career by opening his own business, lnterprint Services.

      Always an avid sportsman, retirement allowed him to compete in curling and lawn bowling. Verne was active in his church as well as The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 532, New Hamburg and Retired Business and Professional Men's Club of Kitchener, Waterloo.

      Verne's family will receive relatives and friends from 6-8 pm on Thursday May 25, 2017 at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick Street, Kitchener, 519-749-8467. A celebration of Verne's life will take place on Friday May 26, 2017 at 1:30 pm at the funeral home. Reception to follow.

      In lieu of flowers, donations to Nithview Community c/o Tri-County Mennonite Homes, Freeport Health Centre c/o Grand River Hospital Foundation or Zion Lutheran Church - Stratford, would be greatly appreciated (cards available at the funeral home). Visit www.henrywalser.com to view Verne's memorial.

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    Link to Google MapsBorn - 9 Jun 1935 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1999 - RR2, Havelock, Peterborough Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 14 May 2017 - New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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