Robert Edward Hammergren, 87, of Lakeview, formerly of Cincinnati, passed away Monday morning, June 5, 2017, at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus.
He was born Oct. 20, 1929, in Reading, to the late Einer and Mayme Huening Hammergren. On April 14, 1956, in Ludlow, Ky., he married Joan T. Kleinzhenz, and she preceded him in death July 29, 1990. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Nelson.
He is survived by four children, Cathy (Steve) Nicely and Mike (Sue) Hammergren, both of Lakeview, Terri (Tim) Lorenz of Mason and Rick Hammergren of Harrison; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a brother, Gordon Hammergren of Reading.
He was a 1947 graduate of Reading High School and a veteran of the United States Army. He retired after 30 years as a truck driver for Aramark. An avid golfer, he was a member of Hidden Valley Country Club, Teamsters Local 100 and Indian Lake Eagles 3615.
Per Mr. Hammergren’s wishes, no public services are planned. Inurnment will be at a later date in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Cincinnati.
Arrangements are in the care of Shoffstall Funeral Home, Lakeview. Condolences may be expressed at shoffstallfuneralhome.com