Laverne Louis "Verne" Hammer

1935 - 2017  (81 years)

• Name	Laverne Louis "Verne" Hammer
  Born	9 Jun 1935	Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
  Gender	Male
  Interesting	business
  Residence	1999	RR2, Havelock, Peterborough Co., Ontario, Canada
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-215051
  Died	14 May 2017	New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
  Person ID	I215051	Generations
  Last Modified	25 Apr 2024

  
  

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

  
  

  Family	Joyce Meyer
  Last Modified	26 Apr 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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  Born - 9 Jun 1935 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - 1999 - RR2, Havelock, Peterborough Co., Ontario, Canada Died - 14 May 2017 - New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth