Victor J. Hammer, age 74, died unexpectedly at his home.
He was born on May 5, 1944 in Appleton, the son of the late Harold and Anabelle (Metz) Hammer. Victor served his country in the US Navy from 1960-1963 where he participated in the Cuban missile crisis. He later served in the US Merchant Marines. He worked at Hewitt Machine Shop in Neenah for 22 years before he moved to Texas and later Hawaii where he pursued other career interests. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and boating. Vic also loved giving special unique nicknames to his loved ones
Victor is survived by two sons, Michael Hammer, Ripon, and Brett (Darcie)Hammer, Weyauwega; six grandchildren: Colleen, Emily (Jon) Sina, Dylan, Elizabeth, Taylor and McKenna; two great-grandchildren, Mackenzie and Caden; his brother, Nick Hammer, Neenah; and Michael and Brett’s mother, April; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Schultz.
Funeral services, followed by military rites will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at 12:00 noon at the Lewin Funeral Home. Pastor Jeannie Douglas will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park, Appleton. Visitation will be held on Saturday, at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of service.