In Memory Of
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Dan Hammes
Seneca, Kansas
09/27/1950 - 07/12/2018
Daniel “Dan” J. Hammes, 67, passed away peacefully on Thursday July 12, 2018 at the Nemaha Valley Community Hospital after his long battle with pulmonary fibrosis and skin cancer.
Dan was born to Eugene G. and Eleanor Wichman Hammes on September 27, 1950 in Seneca. He attended Sts. Peter & Paul High School graduating with the Class of 1968, they just celebrated their 50th class reunion. He started working early in his life and at the age of 10 he rode his bike to work at Fort Markley. By the age of 14, he bought his own combine and went on harvest with his dad and a group of people. In the 1960’s he bought his first dump truck and went to work with his dad. After he married he transitioned to more over the road trucking with Mike Bennett. He started Hammes Trucking, Inc. in 2001 and Hammes Repair, Inc. in 2008. In 2017 Dan retired due to his health but he continued to show interest in the business that he started.
On November 7, 1970 Dan married Shirley Ann Glissman at St. Bede’s Church in Kelly. After their honeymoon to New Orleans they lived in Seneca until present day.
Dan was interested in numerous hobbies over the years such as watching his son Brad compete in drag racing, watching his grandchildren’s ballgames, going to tractor pulls and playing cards. He had tremendous joy in raising his children and his grandchildren and going on family vacations with them.
Dan was preceded in death by his father Eugene G. (Hummer) Hammes on July 16, 1987.
Dan is survived by his wife Shirley of 47 years, his children, Jason (Jill) Hammes of Seneca, Traci Hammes of Rossville, Brad (Amy) Hammes of Seneca. His mother Eleanor Hammes Connell of Seneca and his siblings, Alice Trower of Ann Arbor, Michigan, Doug Hammes of Seneca and Jim Hammes of Seneca. Five adorable grandchildren Taylor, Ashley, Isabelle, Stella and Mallory.
Memorials may be given in Dan’s memory to the COINS for a Cause and/or Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School and sent in care of the family.
Rosaries will be prayed at 2 & 7 PM Sunday, July 15th at Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM Monday, July 16, 2018, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Seneca.
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Shirley and family: so sorry for your loss. 🙏 for you all.
May our Lord welcome Dan into his eternal rest and provide peace and comfort for his family.Cherish his memories and they will sustain you always..God bless.
Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel about Dan’s passing. It was a great pleasure of mine to work with the Hammes family. Dan was the salt of the earth. My experience with Dan showed that he had integrity, honesty, trustworthiness and was kind with a touch of don’t cross me. In trucking terms, I could sleep behind him in a blizzard coming down a mountain and know he had it under control. We share comfort in knowing Dan is no longer suffering. We send thoughts of sympathy and support to you as you begin your journey without Dan. We pray the love of God enfolds you during your journey through grief. God Bless the Hammes Family.
Respectfully the Leicht Family
Stan and I want to express our deepest sympathy to you Shirley and your family. Dan has struggled for a long time as you well know with good times to create more memories. Having worked in the hospice world I have learned there is never enough words to soften the grief that comes with loss of a loved one. Our faith tells us we will meet again and it should be very reassuring to loved ones left behind that he is not hurting and will be waiting with open arms when you meet again. Comfort each other during the fried process and prayers for all.
Love,
Stan and Rosie Hornbaker
Shirley that should new grief process and not fried. Love technology. Rosie
To the whole Hammes family, Joe and I are so saddened by your loss of Dan. We have a great memory of Shirley, Brad, Traci and Dan getting to know our family last fall at our get together. We pray for strength to the family, we know Dan is no longer in pain and that God received an Angel for sure.
Respectfully
Joe and Brenda (Catron) Kennedy
Stan and I want to express our deepest sympathy to you Shirley and your family. Dan has struggled for a long time as you well know with good times to create more memories. Having worked in the hospice world I have learned there is never enough words to soften the grief that comes with loss of a loved one. Our faith tells us we will meet again and it should be very reassuring to loved ones left behind that he is not hurting and will be waiting with open arms when you meet again. Comfort each other during the grief process and prayers for all.
Love,
Stan and Rosie Hornbaker
Jason and all of Dan’s Family: so sorry to hear of your loss. I worked for J-Six for years and knew of Dan then. I met Dan when we both were in Pulmonary Rehab at Seneca hospital. I enjoyed visiting with Dan and was amazed at his dedication to keeping healthy after his transplant. Dan was very dedicated to his family and I’m certain your wonderful memories of him will help in the days ahead. Prayers for peace and comfort for all of you.
Kenny and Sandy Yarger
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for peace for all of you. god took another good man home.
So sorry to hear of Dan’s passing-the Hammes family holds a special place in my heart- he will be missed- Hugs and prayers to the family 😢
So sorry for your loss. May all the happy memories you have of your loved one, help ease the pain at this most difficult time. God Bless. Mary Jane Fleming
Never having met most of the Hammes family, I do know Traci and also sister in law Bernie Glissman. I was so sorry to learn of your loss. My heart goes out to the family. God bless you all. Shirley Brower
So sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Les and Sandy Steinlage
Shirley and family so sorry to hear of Dan’s passing. It is just not fair to be takin so young. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless each and everyone of you. May Dan Rest In Peace.
Condolences to the Hammes family. I knew Dan indirectly through mostly Jason and also through sister-in-law Connie. I enjoyed and respected Jason a great deal in our working together. I know Jason to be a direct reflection of his dad, Dan. Jason talked a lot about his dad, always respectfully and lovingly. I also felt a little of a kinship to the type of man Dan was, a hard working trucker. God bless.
Prayers for you and your family.
Thoughts and Prayers to you Traci and the entire Hammes family. May god lift you up in this time of need!
Traci and family,
Thoughts and prayers are lifted up for all of you, as you deal with the loss of your loved one. The grief process is not easy and is different for everyone. My mom died this last Feb. and all the firsts are hard to get through. ( first Mother’s Day, birthday, wanting to make that usual phone call etc.) I leaned on God’s promises that He will not give us more than we can handle ; that He is our shepherd who leads us in the path of rightousness and restores our soul . I pray that God’s peace that passes our understanding surrounds you during your hard times. Traci I believe you will see your loved one again in heaven. He is now your angel in heaven, watching over all of you.
In sympathy,
Donna Brooks
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Hammes’ passing. In this time of sorrow and pain, I hope you can find comfort in God’s promise of the resurrection where we have the hope of seeing our loved ones again. (John 5:28, 29) May the God of all comfort bring you a measure of peace in this most difficult time. (2 Corinthians 1:3, 4)