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John Hammes

Birth	:	22 May 1863 Feyen, Stadtkreis Trier, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Death	:	20 Aug 1938 Pocahontas, Pocahontas County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Calvary Cemetery, Pocahontas, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.7335000, -94.6597000
Description	:	OBITUARY: Pocahontas (Iowa) Record-Democrat, Thursday, August 25, 1938, Pages 1 & 12 John Hammes died at his home in this city at 3:30 Saturday afternoon, following an illness of five years duration. Mr. Hammes suffered a paralytic stroke in August 1933. He partially recovered and was active in his business until August, 1934 at which time he suffered a second stroke. Since that time he had always been confined to his home, where he was given the most tender care by his wife and daughter, Monica, and also other members of the family who visited their parental... Read More	OBITUARY: Pocahontas (Iowa) Record-Democrat, Thursday, August 25, 1938, Pages 1 & 12 John Hammes died at his home in this city at 3:30 Saturday afternoon, following an illness of five years duration. Mr. Hammes suffered a paralytic stroke in August 1933. He partially recovered and was active in his business until August, 1934 at which time he suffered a second stroke. Since that time he had always been confined to his home, where he was given the most tender care by his wife and daughter, Monica, and also other members of the family who visited their parental home frequently. Funeral services were held from Sacred Heart church Tuesday morning at 9:00 o’clock. Rev. W.J. Peiffer of Muscatine, cousin of Mrs. Hammes, was celebrant at a solemn requiem high mass assisted by Rev. David McGoey of Sheldon as deacon and Rev. (Mr.) Thos. Lawless of Kenrick Seminary at St. Louis as sub-deacon. Rev. L.J. Savage of Estherville was master of ceremonies. Rev. Geo. F. Weasling gave the sermon in which he paid a splendid tribute to the deceased. Burial was in Calvary cemetery. The pallbearers were Theo. McCartan, Chas. Battershell, Henry Monkelien, R.W. Bollard, Frank O’Brien and A.J. Shimon. John Hammes was born at Feyen, Germany on May 22, 1863. He came to America with his parents when he was nine years of age. The family located on a farm near Harper, Keokuk county, Iowa. In 1882 the family moved to Portsmouth, Shelby county. He united in marriage with Barbara Leinen on November 5, 1885. They established their home at Portsmouth where Mr. Hammes conducted a shoe store for 22 years. In 1907 the family moved to Pocahontas. A short time later Mr. Hammes and J.H. Lampe formed a partnership and established a harness shop in the building now occupied by the Pattee Meat Market. In 1911 Mr. Hammes sold his interest in the business to Mr. Lampe and with his son Matt opened a shoe store in the building now occupied by the Coast to Coast store. Several years later they moved to their present location. The business was known as Hammes & Son until two years ago when Matt Hammes purchased his father’s interest. Ten children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Hammes. A remarkable record in this union was the fact that this good couple raised a family of ten children to manhood and womanhood and were nearing their 53rd wedding anniversary before the family circle was broken. Mr. Hammes’ death was the first in the family. The children are: Mary (Mrs. Fred Booge), Matt and Leo of Pocahontas; Margaret (Mrs. Ed Edmundson) Madelia, Minn.; John and Joe of Emmetsburg; Emma (Sister M. Pauline) R.S.M. Mercy hospital, Des Moines; Barbara (Mrs. J.D. Sinek) Havelock; Ted of Estherville and Monica who lives at home with her mother. Mr. Hammes was for many years a familiar figure in the business life of Pocahontas and was among the town’s most outstanding citizens. His name was always closely associated with the progressive movements in this city. He was known to his friends and neighbors as a gentleman of the highest order, clean of character and honorable in all of his business and other transactions. His word could be trusted. He possessed a brilliant mind and he was a keen, close observer of the affairs community, state and nation. His church will remember him as one of its most loyal members and one of its staunch, consistent supporters. His family knew him as a just and provident father whose first interest was for their best welfare. Besides his wife and children Mr. Hammes is also survived by 22 grandchildren. All of his brothers and sisters have preceded him in death. Contributed by Teresa #49560808

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John Hammes death on 20 Aug 1938 in Pocahontas, Pocahontas County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.7335000
Longitude: -94.6597000

Family Members:

Parent

Michael Peter Hammes Jr.

(1820 - 1880)

Spouse

Barbara Leinen Hammes

(1865 - 1942)

Siblings

Nicholaus Hammes

(1850 - 1911)

Peter Hammes Sr.

(1852 - 1929)

Anna Marie Hammes Leinen

(1854 - 1912)

Jacob M. Hammes

(1856 - 1926)

Margaret Hammes Jacobs

(1859 - 1924)

Frank Hammes

(1861 - 1893)

Emma Hammes Leinen

(1867 - 1897)

Susanna Hammes Korth

(1869 - 1936)

Children

Mary F Hammes Booge

(1886 - 1939)

Mathias Henry “Matt” Hammes

(1888 - 1969)

Margaret Hammes Edmundson

(1890 - 1969)

John E. Hammes

(1893 - 1954)

Joseph William Hammes

(1895 - 1940)

Barbara Gertrude Hammes Sinek

(1901 - 1982)

Monica Helen Hammes

(1909 - 1998)

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