Nashville, MI
Joseph Hammer

Mr. Joseph Hammer, age 78, of Nashville passed away Wednesday, June 28th, 2017 at his home in Nashville, MI. Joe was born in Bath, MI on September 18, 1938, the son of the late Joseph and Ida (Hobert).

Joe was raised in New York, and later continued his education at Grand Rapids Community College where he received his bachalor's degree in Culinary Arts.

He was the widower of Joyce Hammer. The couple was married October 15, 1976 in Grand Rapids, MI. They made their home in the Grand Rapids area where they raised their boys together. When the boys had grown, Joyce & Joe moved to New Jersey, and later Pennsylvania. After traveling the United States driving truck together, they returned to Michigan in 2004. Joe, and Joyce enjoyed spending time together going out to dinner, or staying close to home, simply watching television.

Joe is survived by two sons Joseph Hammer III, & Elmer Hammer three step sons Jon (Jill) Heileman, Christopher (Becky) Heileman, Richard Heileman, 10 grandchildren, and one great grandchild, he was preceded by his son Paul Hammer, and his beloved wife Joyce.

Memorial Service will be held on Friday July 7, 2017 from 6-8 PM at The Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville, MI.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit our website at www.danielsfunralhome.net