Obituaries

July 14, 1947 to March 19, 2020

ROYAL CENTER - Services have now been set for Kenneth R. Hamman, 72, of Winamac who passed away peacefully at 1:15 a.m., Thursday, March 19.

A celebration of life service will be at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 14, at the First Christian Church in Winamac with Pastor Jeff Segar officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Monday, July 13, at the church. Burial with full military rites will be performed at the Winamac Cemetery.

Born on July 14, 1947 in Winamac, he was the son of the late Ralph and Mary Rachel Galbreath Hamman, and Phyllis Hamman who survives. He was a 1966 Winamac High School graduate, and a U.S. Army veteran who served in the Vietnam War. On Dec. 6, 1969 he married Susan Donathen in Kewanna. She survives.

Survivors include:
Daughter and son-in-law, Amy and Doug Smith, Winamac
Granddaughter, Andriana Eileen Eva Smith, Indianapolis
Grandson, Aidan Edward Everett Smith, Winamac
Sister, Kimberly (Jack) Mitch, Upland
Brothers: Brian (Christi Farlow) Hamman, Culver; Kevin (Melissa) Bean, Logansport; and Tony (Twyla) Bean, Monterey.
Brothers-in-law: Larry (Joyce) Donathen, Franklin and Jon Donathen, Grass Creek.
Uncle Ron Hamman, Kewanna
Uncle Robert Engle, Kewanna
Bill and Marilyn Moon, Rochester
Nieces and Nephews: Amanda Donathen, Shannon and Kyle Grandstaff, Stephanie and Alex Mitch, Jessica Bean, Ashley Bean, Bailey Bean, Katelun Hamman, Kaylee Balasa, Jessika Peterson, Taylor Balasa, Ryan and Dana Conley, Matthew Donathen, Alex and Heather Donathen, Branden and Brandi Lewis, Zachary Mitch and Cody Bean.
Numerous great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins.

Preceded in death by:
Father and Mother-in-law, Charles William and Eileen Donathen
Sister, Constance Conley
Sister-in-law, Diana Donathen

Mr. Hamman was a retired rural postal carrier for the U.S. Postal Service in Francesville. He attended Winamac First Christian Church and was a member of the Winamac Eagles #2580, Monterey American Legion Post #399 and was a lifetime member of the Winamac V.F.W. #1728. He was an avid Cubs fan and enjoyed watching all sports. He enjoyed golfing, traveling, bowling, horseshoes, softball, and trips to the casino. He was so happy when granddaughter Andriana joined the high school golf team. He inherited the Hamman love for all types of card games. He loved fishing anywhere - oceans, rivers, lakes and ponds - but especially his excursions to Lake Erie with Big John and Charlie. They were great friends to him and found ways to make it possible for him to keep fishing at the pond the last few years. He most of all loved spending time with his family, especially his daughter and grandchildren who made him so proud. Family was important and he enjoyed anytime he could be with them. He loved the Hamman Thanksgiving reunions with hopes of having 100 family members attending every year. Family dinners, trips with in-laws and extended family, and family cookouts were special times together.

Services had been postponed due to state restrictions concerning the Covid-19 virus pandemic.

Friends and family are invited to sign the online guestbook or leave a condolence for the Hamman family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Harrison Chapel, Royal Center.