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Daniel Hammel

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August 6, 2001 ~ July 3, 2022

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Daniel “Danny” Christian Hammel, age 20 and the son of John and Patty Hammel of New Hampton, Iowa died on Sunday, July 3, 2022, from injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident in Dubuque. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 9, 2022, at Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory in New Hampton. A Visitation for family and friends will be held one hour prior to the service starting at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. There will be a light lunch served following the service at the funeral home. Danny was born on August 6, 2001, in Dubuque, Iowa, and moved to New Hampton in April 2003 to live with the Hammels, who adopted him in April 2003. He loved his siblings — Lacey, Michael, Zachary, and Emily — and he was particularly close to Emily. He attended school in New Hampton, where he was a fun kid to be around. That shy Danny smile could light up the darkest of rooms, and he was one of those kids who was good-natured and fun to be around. Danny graduated from high school in Dubuque and was currently working at Nordstrom’s in the warehouse. Danny loved being outdoors, sports of any kind, fishing and hunting, and spending time with his family. He had a great sense of humor and often provided much-needed comic relief. Danny also loved dogs and really any animals, and he often helped his mother when she volunteered for the local chapter of SNAP. This young man is gone way too soon, but the memories he helped create with his friends and family will last a lifetime. Danny is survived by his parents, John and Patty Hammel of New Hampton; his siblings, Lacey Hammel of Dubuque, Michael (Tomas) Hammel of Marion, Zachary (Samantha) Hammel of Waterloo, and Emily (Colton Braby) Hammel of Waverly; a nephew, Tyler; grandparents, Rose Ann Hammel of Dubuque, and Larry and Cynthia Sheldon of Cedar Rapids; godparents, Jim and Laura Hammel of Sherrill; many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Floyd Hammel.

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  49. My heart breaks for the Hammel family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.

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  51. Sorry 💔 for the loss of your son. Thoughts and prayers 🙏🏼 for your family ❤️❤️

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  60. So Very Sorry For The Loss Of Your Son Danny…My Deepest Condolences To The Family…..RIP Danny….Fly High ♥️🕊️

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  69. John and Patty, I’m so sorry to hear this. My deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with You and your entire family.

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  77. I am so sorry to learn about f this tragedy. I remember him going by my house on his razor some years back My sympathy to all of you. God bless

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  84. We’re so very sorry for your loss. Danny was a great teammate and classmate and he always had a way of making all of us laugh and smile! Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. May God’s peace bring you comfort during this time🙏❤️ – Lydia (and Shirley) Gessner

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  85. John and Patty, We are so very sorry to hear about Danny. 🙁 Praying the Lord wraps his arms around you all! So many memories of him when he and Joey were classmates. Those boys of ours always kept us on our toes. Hugs and love to you! Brenda and Neil Whitney

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  86. Patty I am so sorry for the loss of your son. My heart is breaking for you and your family😢😢😢

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  89. We thinking of your family during this very difficult time and sending our prayers.
    Keith & Naydene Reicks

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  99. I was so sad to hear this news. Praying that God will get you through this difficult time.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

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  105. our thoughts and prayers are with the family, may god be with them at this time……..

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  112. Patty: I was so sad to read about your beloved Danny. I know how much he meant to you. I am sending hugs and prayers your way at this difficult time. Take care.

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  113. My deepest sympathy to you and all your family Patty. Keep his memory alive when you share all the great memories you all have made with Danny. Blessings. 🙏🙏

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  119. With heartfelt condolences, my heart breaks for you and your family through this difficult time.

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  123. Patty and John and Hammel family. So sorry to hear about Danny, he was a sweet, kind person! Sending prayers for you all! Kathi,Jeff and Sheridan Johnston

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  137. John, Patty and family- so sorry for your loss. I can remember Danny and Russ entertaining themselves at deer camp at Kenny’s. If I remember right he shot his first deer at Billy Links farm. Just know we are thinking of you and your family. Dan, Leah, Riley, Trent and Russ

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  140. I worked with Danny at Nordstrom. Your entire family has my deepest sympathy. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers today and for days ahead .

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  143. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

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  147. Prayers & God Bless His Family. I Did Not Know This Fellow, Yet My Heart Broke When I Read His Obituary. Such A Peaceful, Loving Soul. The Assets & Positivity He Added To Everyone That Knew Him, Loved Him Was Blessed. Peace & God’s Blessings To You.

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  148. My maiden name is Hammel, from Charles City and I’m sorry that I do not know your family. I’m very sorry to hear about your loss, Daniel would have been a wonderful person to know.

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  149. Q: What will you miss most about Daniel?

    A: His smile. Him being there when someone needed a laugh. And him just always being an amazing friend. You’ll surely be missed by many! Show everyone in heaven how good you are on motorcycles❤😢

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  150. I remember Danny in the Elementary School. No matter where I saw him , he had on his ear to ear smile flashing his friendly eyes. An absolute great kid with a big heart, he was kinda quiet, always polite and respectful. Sometimes he had a look of mischievousness …… but oh, the fun being around 7 year old boys!!! Thanks for the memories, Danny …. Let that smile give others in heaven the JOY you shared with us here on earth.

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  151. Patty, I’m so sorry. I hope you’re able to remember his life and live the way he would want you to. – Bridges and family

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