George Hammer

George V. Hammer, 91, of Eldora, formerly of Union, died Thursday, October 15, 2009, at Eldora Nursing and Rehab Center.Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 19th, 2009, at Union Community Church. Memorials may be designated to the family. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Sunday evening at Union Community Church. For condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. The Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for George and his family. Ph 641-844-1234. George Vernon Hammer was born on August 8, 1918, on a farm near Union, Iowa. He was the son of Vernon George and Ruby (Walton) Hammer. George graduated from Union High School and then served honorably in the United States Army. He was stationed in Massachusetts and Oregon doing carpentry work. On October 5, 1940, George married Ethel Ellis in Marshalltown. The couple lived in Union and spent winters in Apache Junction, Arizona, where they enjoyed square-dancing and golfing. They were married for 62 years.George built 117 homes and remodeled countless other homes. After retirement, he worked as a building inspector in Apache Junction. He was a member of the Union Community Church, the church choir, and American Legion. He was formerly the mayor of Union and also was on the Hardin County Conservation Board. He enjoyed camping and fishing.George will be missed by his children, Floyd (Kathy Hamilton) Hammer of Union, and Patty Hammer of Union; his grandchildren, Scott (Chandra) Hammer, Chris Hammer, and Ginger Hammer; and his great-grandchildren, Brock, Maggie, and Sebastian; and his brother, Bo (Doris) Hammer of Sebring, Florida.In death, he has rejoined his parents; his wife, Ethel Hammer; his brother, Howard Hammer; his sister, Margaret Hammer, who died in infancy; and his favorite dog in the world, Gus, a Scottish terrier.