Klaus H. Hemmer, 69, of Illiopolis,
IL passed away Friday, November 20, 2015 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St.
Louis, MO. In March of 2013, he was diagnosed with Myelodysplastic Syndrome, a
rare blood disease, and in October of 2014 it advanced into Leukemia. His faith
was enduring throughout his battle, and his loving wife and two daughters were
with him every step of the way.
He was born on February 4, 1946 in
Essen-Borbeck, Germany, the son of Karl and Gertrud Hemmer. In 1955 he moved to
the United States with his family and became a U.S. citizen. October 24, 1986,
he married Natalie Stoneking in Amboy, IL.
Klaus was a veteran of the U.S. Navy
stationed on the U.S.S. Waller during the Vietnam War. He was an accomplished
electrician and electrical contractor. He was a loving father of two daughters.
He loved to cook, and his hobbies included working on his family horse farm,
boating, and camping.
He is survived by his wife, Natalie
of Illiopolis, IL; daughter Hanna (Tim) Rustemeyer of Fulton, MO; daughter
Mercedes (Andrew Tucker) of Neenah, WI; step-granddaughter Rylie Rustemeyer;
brothers Peter (Linda) Bergmann of Galesburg, IL and Michael (Ann) Hemmer of
Bettendorf, IA; sister Lindsy (Gary) Adkins of Au Gres, MI; and several nieces,
nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Karl
and Gertrud.
Funeral arrangements are being taken
care of by Watson-Thomas Funeral Home in Galesburg, IL. Visitation will be from
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Watson-Thomas Funeral
Home, 1849 N. Seminary Street. Mass will follow at St. Patrick's Catholic
Church, 858 S. Academy Street, at 11:00 AM. Rev. William T. Miller, IC
will officiate. Graveside services will
be held after mass at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Galesburg, IL. A luncheon
is being planned after services for family and friends; all are welcome to
join. Memorials may be made in memory of
Klaus to Resurrection Parish, 410 Anne St, Illiopolis, IL 62539. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the
family at www.watsonthomas.com.
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