Obituary of Jerry L. Hammer

Jerry L. Hammer, age 77, of Iowa City, died Monday, November 18, 2019, at Mercy Iowa City.

A gathering time for family and friends will be held from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., Sunday, November 24, 2019, at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City. Burial will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made in Jerry’s honor to Mercy Iowa City – Home Health Care, 540 E. Jefferson St., Ste. 305, Iowa City, Iowa 52245. To share a thought, memory or condolence please visit the funeral home website @ www.gayandciha.com.

Jerry Lee Hammer was born on January 6, 1942, in Johnson County, Iowa, the son of Ray M. and Ada M. (Klaus) Hammer. He graduated from high school in 1960.

On November 4, 1962, he was united in marriage to Carolyn Thomas in Tiffin, Iowa. The couple made their home in Iowa City. Jerry drove semi, hauling freight locally. In his free time, Jerry enjoyed snowmobiling, tinkering on his truck, boating, traveling with Carolyn and he loved a good cigar.

Jerry is survived by his wife Carolyn of Iowa City; one brother, Dale (Mick) Hammer of Iowa City; numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Thelma (Donald J.) Leeney and Jean Elizabeth in infancy.