Hamm, Herman (1901-1958)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1958 Jun 19 p. 6

Birth date: 1901 Feb 5

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— Funeral services were held last Friday at the Mennonite Brethren church in Buhler for Herman Hamm, 57, who died June 10 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Hutchinson. A retired farmer, he resided in Buhler with his mother, Mrs. Helena Hamm. She survives with two brothers and six sisters.

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1958 Jul 3 p. 8

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HERMAN HAMM

Herman Hamm was born to Peter and Helena (Sperling) Hamm on Feb. 5, 1901, in McPherson County, Kansas, about eight miles northeast of Buhler. Here he spent his early childhood and youth, receiving his elementary education in the Sparta and Lake Shore schools.

Upon the passing of father, who died at an early age leaving mother with several young children, the responsibilities of assisting mother in the caring for the family fell heavily upon Herman, responsibilities which he shouldered well. At a youthful age he received the Lord Jesus as his personal Savior and re-dedicated his life to the Lord when he was baptized on June 12, 1949, upon which he was received into the membership of the Mennonite Brethren Church, Buhler, Kansas.

Herman was a man of quiet disposition. He spoke little, but was a person of deep feelings. The reading of the Scriptures was a constant delight to his heart. He appreciated good sacred music, being particularly fond of Beverley Shea's [sic George Beverly Shea's] gospel singing. Just a week before his hospitalization, he took mother with him to the home of his brother Ike to listen to the telecast of the Billy Graham service. He enjoyed the warmth of gospel preaching. Though very unassuming, Herman had a depth of feeling for sacred music which he would often express in beautiful harmony on the keyboard of the piano.

In his home life, he cared for mother to the best of his ability, being deeply concerned for her well-being. In public, Herman would not seek the foremost place, but in the solitude of his heart he carried deep concerns for the missionary enterprises of the church, for which he has left a legacy to [line duplicated in original, remainder of sentence missing]

About two years ago Herman retired from farming, having moved to Buhler with his mother about 12 years ago. Herman's health was usually good except for the last five years when he suffered from high blood pressure. On Tuesday, June 3, he submitted to an operation which proved successful, but upon his release from the hospital, complications of a heart condition developed, a condition from which he had been ailing for several years, which necessitated his return to the hospital. On Tuesday, June 10, at about 5:40 a.m., in the St. Elizabeth Hospital at Hutchinson, Kansas, he quietly passed away to behold Him in whom he trusted for eternal salvation and glory.

He was preceded in death by his father, a brother Ferdinand, and a sister Alberta. Surviving him are his mother, Mrs. Helena Hamm; two brothers, Ike of Buhler, Kansas, and Edward of Glendale, Calif.; six sisters, Justina, Mrs. John Richert of Bakersfield, Calif.; Annie, Mrs. John Suderman of Fairview, Okla.; Esther, Mrs. George Hansen of McPherson, Kansas, Elizabeth, Mrs. William Blocker of Haven, Kansas; Lydia, Mrs. George B. Franz of Hutchinson, and Cornelia, Mrs. LeRoy Richarson of Henderson, Kentucky.

Herman attained the age of 57 years, four months and 29 days.

We sorrow not as others who have no hope, but with the certainty of faith of being reunited with our Lord and loved ones who have gone on before. — Mrs. Helena Hamm and Family.