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Roger Hammarmeister Obituary

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ROGER LEE HAMMARMEISTER
August 13, 1948 October 7, 2019
Roger was born on August 13th, 1948, to Roy and Shirley Hammarmeister in Iowa Falls, Iowa. He passed away on October 7th, at the age of 71.
He attended school and Ellsworth College in Iowa. On September 16th, 1967, he was united in marriage to Marilyn Rastetter. In 1973, they relocated to Colorado. Survivors are, Karry (Jason) Short of Van, Texas; sons, Chris and Casey (Linda); and daughter, Kylie (Quincy) of Colorado Springs. Also, Tiffany (Chris) Money of Josephine, Texas. Others include father, Roy, and brother, Alan (Judy), sister-in-law, Brenda and sister, Barbara in Iowa. There are 17 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Roger worked for Payless Cashways and Hugh M. Woods for over 30 years, 84 Lumber, Opech and an instructor at US Truck Driving School.
Preceded in death by mother and stepmother, Kay. His brother, Steve and granddaughter, Amanda.
Roger loved riding his Harley and drag racing. He loved all the grand-children's sports, playing cards and visits to Cripple Creek. Family time was the best.
Remembrance will be October 14th at 2 pm at Shrine of Remembrance "America the beautiful" Chapel.

Published by The Gazette on Oct. 13, 2019.
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Think n of u all...Roger and my father(Harold Pieper) were best friends....A lot of stories shared from my dad with him....Prayers to all!!

Kim Pieper Grandon

October 16, 2019

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October 14, 2019

It was a pleasure to have known and worked with Roger. He will be missed!

Leonard and Lady Thomas

October 13, 2019

Brian and I send our heartfelt condolences to the whole family. We have such fond memories of working with Roger at Hugh M. Woods.

Carolyn and Brian Kelly

October 13, 2019

Heartfelt condolences to all of Rogers family and friends. My husband Stacy and I loved working with Roger at Hugh M Woods. We always had a great time and we laughed a lot. Roger will be dearly missed by everyone that knew him.

Sandra/Stacy Jones

October 13, 2019

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