Donald "Don" Lee Hammer*

Donald "Don" Lee Hammer, 69 years young, passed away Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021. He was born Feb. 11, 1952, in Tiffin, to Herbert and Helen (Smith) Hammer. He married Cathe (Ray) Hammer Oct. 7, 1972, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Tiffin, and she survives. They made a great team. Surviving also are his four children, Joe (Jessica) Hammer, Gina (Paul) Shoemaker, Matt (Kali) Hammer, and Brad (Julie) Hammer; 12 grandchildren, Kian and Hudson Hammer, AJ, Braxton, Leah and Macie Shoemaker, Hendrix, Coby and Layla Hammer, and Mya, Maddox and Charlie Hammer; 13 siblings, David (Sandy) Hammer, Diana Phoenix, Tom (Carol) Hammer, Bill (Diane) Hammer, Lou (Len) Coleman, Gerilyn Hammer, Mary Baker, Patie (Dave) Elchert, Eileen (John) Hoover, Lois (Jim) Boatman, Roger (Deb) Hammer, Mike (Vicki) Hammer and Barb (Randy) Fry; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; stepmother, Rita (Streacker) Hammer; a brother, Ken Hammer; and a brother-in-law, Ken Baker. Don was a 1970 graduate of Hopewell-Loudon High School. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1971-1975. He retired after working 30 years in sales at Frito-Lay. Everyone knew him as the "Chipman." After retirement, he went to work for S.C.A.T. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and was an altar server and Eucharistic minister. He attended Mass and prayed the rosary daily. He was very active with Tiffin Right to Life. Don also enjoyed attending many of his children's and grandchildren's sporting events and activities. He was kind and caring and was always the first person to help his family and others out with anything that was needed. Don enjoyed playing golf with his buddies. He was especially proud of his 2 holes-in-one. He was always there for his grandkids and showed them love through his teasing and joking. He will always be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather. Visitation for Don will be 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, at Traunero Funeral Home, 214 Monroe Street, Tiffin. A wake service will start at 5 p.m. at the funeral home. Prayers will be said at the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 15, 2021, followed by the funeral Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, officiated by the Rev. Joseph Szybka. The rosary will be recited 30 minutes prior to the Mass at the church. Burial will immediately follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Military graveside services will be conducted by United Veterans Council of Seneca County. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, Calvert Catholic Schools or Tiffin Right to Life. To send condolences to the family, or for directions go to www. traunerofuneralhome.com.