Edwin F. Hammen, age 90, of West Bend, passed away Saturday July 10, 2010 at Select Specialty Hospital in West Allis.
He was born on August 23, 1919 in Campbellsport to the late Frederick and Hilda (nee Backhaus) Hammen. On October 28, 1950 Ed was united in marriage to Emily Risse at St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Silver Creek. Together they made their home and raised their family in Silver Creek until moving to West Bend in 1965.
For many years Ed worked at Sager's Men's Apparel in West Bend. He retired in 1984, but still helped out during holidays and special events.
Ed has been an active member of St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church since moving to West Bend, including the church choir, finance committee, Sunday school, and St. John's School Board. For many years he was also active with the West Bend Beautification Committee.
Ed is survived by four children, David (Lynn) Hammen of West Bend, Karen Hammen of Fond du Lac, Mark (Sue) Hammen of Slinger, and James (Pearl) Hammen of West Bend; seven grandchildren, Kevin (Jill) Hammen, Kari (Casey) Kane, Andy Hammen, Aaron (FiancAC.e Emily Leis) Hammen, Matthew (special friend Stacey Barnes) Hammen, Megan (Kevin) Kusnick, and Melissa Hammen; three great-grandchildren, Mallory Kane, Abigail Kane, and Ember Hammen; two sisters, Florence Seyfert of Tempe, AZ, and Elaine Werner of West Bend; a sister-in-law, Caroline Risse of Elkhart Lake; other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Edna Koenig, and Dolores Luedtke; two brothers, Harold Hammen, and Lester Hammen.
Funeral services in remembrance of Edwin will be held on Wednesday July 14th at 7:00 pm at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (809 S. 6th Ave. West Bend). Rev. Rob Donaldson will officiate. Visitation will be at the church Wednesday from 4:00 pm until the time of service. Entombment will be in Washington County Memorial Park Thursday at 9:00 am
Memorials to the George Mumm Scholarship Fund or Living Word High School are appreciated by the family.
Myrhum ~ Patten Funeral & Cremation Service is assisting the family.
The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the doctors and staff of St. Luke's CV and ICU units, and Select Specialty Hospital for their loving care of dad.
Online guest book and condolences may be found at www.myrhum-patten.com