Wesley F. Hammerand (1945-2019)

HAMMERAND, HARTBECKE, POLSEAN

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 6/26/2019 at 20:44:30

Wesley F. Hammerand, age 73, passed away at his home in Dubuque, IA on Tuesday, June 25, 2019.

Friends may call at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 3860 Asbury Road, Dubuque on Thursday, June 27, from 4 to 7 PM. A memorial service will be offered at the Sherrill United Methodist Church on Friday, June 28, at 10 AM. Pastor Emily Blue will be presiding.

Wes was born on October 24, 1945 to his parents, Clarence and Hulda Hartbecke Hammerand. Wes married the love of his life, Marlene A. Polsean on May 18, 1971; she preceded him in death on July 7, 2005.
Wesley
Wesley worked for John Deere Dubuque Works as a senior designer as well as being a self-employed electrician, and helping on the family farm. Wes always helped his friends and family whenever he could.

He was an active member of the Dubuque Rifle and Pistol Club even serving as their Vice President. He enjoyed woodworking, loved traveling, where he visited 49 states. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and visiting with his friends and neighbors. He was a 50 year member of the Masonic Temple and a 10 year member of the Elks Club #297. He was a lifelong member of the Sherrill United Methodist Church.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his children, Jill (Clint) Auderer of Holy Cross, IA and Phillip (Dianne) Hammerand of Davenport, IA; his grandchildren, Ashley, Vaughn, Chloe, Trent, Ellie Auderer, Ziva, and Ori Hammerand; his brother, Lester (Nancy) Hammerand of Dubuque; his significant other, Joanne Haywood, Dubuque, IA.

Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Orville and Louis Hammerand.

The family wants to thank all of the wonderful friends and neighbors who Wes enjoyed spending a lot of time with.
A memorial for the Sherrill United Methodist Church has been established.

Online condolences may be made at www.hskfh.com