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Louis William “Bill” Hammer Jr.

Birth	:	13 Jun 1930 Scranton, Bowman County, North Dakota, USA
Death	:	6 May 2014 Dillon, Beaverhead County, Montana, USA
Burial	:	Mountain Lawn Cemetery, Englewood, Lawrence County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.2818985, -103.8047028
Description	:	Louis W. (Bill) Hammer, Clinton, MT resident of Rock Creek, died Monday, May 6th at his new home in Dillon, MT. He was in ill health for several years, but God has now called him home. Bill was born June 14th, 1930 in Scranton, N.D. but moved to the Black Hills of S.D. when he was 3 years old. He attended Lead Public Schools graduating in 1948. He was active in all drama and vocal music activities. He attended Black Hills College in Spearfish, S.D. and Augustana College in Sioux Falls, S.D., where he received his Bachelor of Music degree... Read More	Louis W. (Bill) Hammer, Clinton, MT resident of Rock Creek, died Monday, May 6th at his new home in Dillon, MT. He was in ill health for several years, but God has now called him home. Bill was born June 14th, 1930 in Scranton, N.D. but moved to the Black Hills of S.D. when he was 3 years old. He attended Lead Public Schools graduating in 1948. He was active in all drama and vocal music activities. He attended Black Hills College in Spearfish, S.D. and Augustana College in Sioux Falls, S.D., where he received his Bachelor of Music degree in 1952. At Augustana he met and married the love of his life, Lois Norby. They were happily married for 63 years. Bill was sought after as a soloist, first at Lead High school, through his years at Augustana, and as a student at the University of Colorado. He performed for many community activities and organizations. Bill received his Master of Music Education Degree from the University of Colorado in 1957. One of his professional highlights was singing "South Pacific" at Red Rocks Amphitheater while attending the University. He taught music in the schools of Smithland, IA, Chamberlain, SD, Worthington, MN and Missoula, MT. His choirs were widely recognized for their excellent quality and professional presentations. He taught music theory and choir at Worthington Community College for his last 11 years in Minnesota. Most of his students still fondly remember him and call him "Uncle Bill". His college groups were sought after to perform for local organizations and toured annually. Additionally, he was a much sought after judge for music contests throughout the state of Minnesota. Bill is recognized as one of the outstanding music directors in Colleges and Universities in America. He also started a very successful community chorus that performed several Gilbert and Sullivan operas as well as more contemporary concerts. In 1979 Bill and Lois moved to Montana, where Bill became active in the Missoula Mendelssohn Club, toured abroad to many European countries performing concerts. After attending and participating in the International Choral Festival in Nancy, France, the Mendelssohn Club was inspired to create the now famous International Choral Festival in Missoula. He delighted in the outdoors, fishing, hunting and all things nature. He was a fierce advocate for the health and protection of his beloved Rock Creek fishery. He served for many years as the chairman of the Rock Creek Protection Association and was successful in providing an improved road for the first 11 miles of Rock Creek. In his later years, Bill became an accomplished lapidarist and reveled in making and sharing hundreds of different items of jewelry by cutting and polishing gem stones. He always enjoyed composing music, writing poetry, tying flies, rock hunting, traveling and of course, fishing his beloved Rock Creek, where he knew every fish by name, as well as other fisheries of the world. He will be missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Lois Hammer of Rock Creek and Dillon, MT, daughters Joy (Kevin) Miller of Plymouth, MN, Lori (Steve) Laughlin of Spearfish, S.D. and his son Eric Hammer (Sandra McIntyre) of Dillon, MT., his 4 grandchildren, Maren Miller of Rochester, MN, Anna Miller of Plymouth, MN, Colin (Nicole) Laughlin of Denver, CO., and Kyle (Beth) Laughlin of Rapid City, S.D. Services will be held Monday, May 12th at 11 am at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 202 Brooks Street, Missoula, MT 59801. Memorials can be given to Dillon Hospice in Dillon, MT, Family Promise of Missoula or a charity that helps the disadvantaged.

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Where is Louis William “Bill” Hammer Jr.'s memorial?
Louis William “Bill” Hammer Jr.'s memorial is located at: Mountain Lawn Cemetery, Englewood, Lawrence County, USA.
When did Louis William “Bill” Hammer Jr. death?
Louis William “Bill” Hammer Jr. death on 6 May 2014 in Dillon, Beaverhead County, Montana, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Louis William “Bill” Hammer Jr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 44.2818985
Longitude: -103.8047028

Family Members:

Parent

Louis W Hammer

(1900 - 1985)

Johanna Marie Karcher Hammer

(1901 - 1993)

Siblings

Betty Lou Johanna Hammer Kruse

(1924 - 2011)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Holy Cross Cemetery
Englewood, Lawrence County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2818985, -103.8047028

2. Mountain Lawn Cemetery
Englewood, Lawrence County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2818985, -103.8047028

3. Terry Cemetery
Terry, Lawrence County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3344290, -103.8165110

4. Dumont Cemetery
Lawrence County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2270000, -103.7860000

5. Carr Cemetery
Hanna, Lawrence County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2411003, -103.8606033

6. West Lead Cemetery
Lead, Lawrence County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3484001, -103.7779999

7. South Lead Cemetery
Lead, Lawrence County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3478510, -103.7606260

8. Preston Ghost Town Cemetery
Preston, Lawrence County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3577500, -103.8871670

9. Roubaix Cemetery
Roubaix, Lawrence County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2789380, -103.6656600

10. Mount Moriah Cemetery
Deadwood, Lawrence County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3760986, -103.7253036

11. Saint Ambrose Cemetery
Deadwood, Lawrence County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3821983, -103.7266998

12. Carbonate Cemetery
Maurice, Lawrence County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4000000, -103.8680500

13. Galena Cemetery
Galena, Lawrence County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3349220, -103.6438410

14. Mountain Meadow Cemetery
Lawrence County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2038994, -103.6557999

15. Oak Ridge Cemetery
Deadwood, Lawrence County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3891983, -103.6766968

16. Bell Park Cemetery
Rochford, Pennington County, USA
Coordinate: 44.1116982, -103.7466965

17. Bear Gulch Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.3819008, -104.0325012

18. Reynolds Ranch Cemetery
Rochford, Pennington County, USA
Coordinate: 44.0875667, -103.8027265

19. Rose Hill Cemetery
Spearfish, Lawrence County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4802180, -103.8509270

20. Crook City Cemetery
Crook City, Lawrence County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4432100, -103.6241500

21. Anderson Cemetery
Lawrence County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4747009, -103.6896973

22. Whitewood Cemetery
Whitewood, Lawrence County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4617820, -103.6330030

23. Nemo Cemetery
Nemo, Lawrence County, USA
Coordinate: 44.1872800, -103.5066410

24. Saint Aloysius Cemetery
Sturgis, Meade County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4141340, -103.5193420