Patricia JoAnn Hammer's Obituary
Patricia J. Hammer, 72, of Howard, KS., passed away on Monday May 26, 2025, at the Eureka Nursing Center. Patricia was born on June 4, 1952, in Pittsburg, KS., the daughter of Dean Peck and Rosalie White.
After graduating high school, Patricia knew she wanted to continue her education, which she did earning her master’s degree in microbiology and music. Coming from a family of teachers, Patricia shared her education by teaching others. She taught English as a second language in Japan for 6 years, and taught math in the Kansas City area. She was a member of the Symphony in Independence, MO., where she played the Viola.
Patricia loved to travel, sew, watch a good movie and devoted her life to God. On November 22, 2019, Patricia married Virgil Hammer, and he survives at their home.
Other survivors include:
Sister: Marcia Lemmons of Wichita, KS
Nephew: Jacob Lemmons of Wichita, KS
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Cremation has been requested with a Celebration of Life service to be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the First Baptist Church in Howard. Memorials in her memory have been suggested to the church and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com Services are under the direction of Countryside Funeral Home 206 E. Washington, P.O. Box 1233, Howard, KS 67349
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