Ricky Hammond
April 25, 1959 ~ November 15, 2016
Ricky L. Hammond age 57 of Fredericksburg, IA, died Tuesday, November 15, 2016, at his home of natural causes.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 A.M. Saturday, November 19, 2016, at Peace United Church of Christ, Fredericksburg with Pastor Burt Williams presiding. Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Fredericksburg.
Friends may greet the family 4:00 - 7:00 P.M. Friday, November 18, 2016, at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in Fredericksburg. Visitation continues an hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.
Ricky Lawrence Hammond was born April 25, 1959, in Oelwein, IA, the son of Bernard and Hazel (Wickham) Hammond. He received his education in both Sumner and in Fredericksburg.
On February 14, 1978, at his brother’s home in Sumner, he married Diana M. Opperman. To this union, three children were born. Ricky worked at Meinerz Creamery then Beatrice Cheese, Con-Agra from 1977 – 1996. In November 1996, he started two companies; Rick’s Tire and Service and RD Trucking LLC in Fredericksburg. They were just beginning their 21st year since starting these businesses.
Ricky was a member of the Fredericksburg Fire Department where he had served as Fire Chief, He also is a member of the Hawkeye Community College Truck Advisory Board and had been an ambulance driver and volunteer for the Rescue Squad. He loved camping, fishing, golfing and especially loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Diana; three children, Laura (Josh) Meyer of Waterloo, Kenneth (Kelsie) Hammond of Fredericksburg and Melissa (Barry) Hammond of New Hampton; grandchildren, David (Jalissa) Snyder, Jonathan Snyder, Matthew Snyder, Isabella (Cam) Snyder, Devon Snyder, Addilyne Snyder, L.J. Robinson, Kruise Hammond and Kensie Hammond; great-grandchildren, Serenity Snyder, Anyamarie Snyder, Aiden Haar; brother, LaVerne (JoAnn) Hammond of Frederika; sister, Norma (Jim) Gilson of Benson, IL; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Cleon Fish; and his grandparents.
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Diana & family, So very sorry to hear about Rick. He was always so kind & happy. I am honored to have had him as a friend. Keep all of your happy memories alive. I will keep you in my thoughts & prays. Zenda Vikturek
Wish there were words to lessen your pain. Rick always took the time to say hello, talk and /or wave. His laughter was contagious. His love for his family and the community was great. Our sympathy to each of you.
Diana and entire family, so sorry for your loss. Rick was such a wonderful man, always kind and happy. Thinking about you all during this difficult time.
Our sympathies with thoughts and prayers for your loss.
Katie LeClere purchased the Garden Accent Stone – ‘Wherever a beautiful soul…’ for the family of Ricky L. Hammond.
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Your Family at RD Trucking and Rick’s Tire purchased the Garden Accent Stone – ‘Wherever a beautiful soul…’ for the family of Ricky L. Hammond.
Dear Diana, Laura, Kenny & Missy, Please accept our heartfelt sympathy to you and your families. Our community has lost a special man who will be dearly missed. May the beautiful memories you created together give you strength and peace. With our love and prayers.
Luke Wagner and Joe Hootman purchased the Garden Accent – Perhaps the stars… for the family of Ricky L. Hammond.
Diana, Kenny, Laura and Missy, You have our deepest sympathy for the loss of such a great person. Brutie was a great boss and business man but most of all the different titles he had the one that I treasured the most was his title of ‘Friend’ ! He will be greatly missed by all who knew him and his memories will live forever with those of us who got to know him simply as ‘ Brutie’ ! Rest in eternal peace my friend! May all the fond memories help you through this difficult time. Sincerely the Tilkes family
Diana and family, Dave and I send our sympathy to all of you. Rick will be remembered as a fun loving guy. Good memories will be had by all who knew him. Dave and Sandy Jaschen
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We send our thoughts and prayers to your family. We always enjoyed doing business with Rick. Vic and Nancy DeSloover
Garden Accent – Perhaps the stars… was purchased for the family of Ricky L. Hammond.
Diana, Laura, Kenny, & Missy, You have our deepest sympathy, and we will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers in the days ahead. Gary and Sandy Wilkens
Carol Sheldon lit a candle in memory of Ricky L. Hammond
Jeannie Fisher lit a candle in memory of Ricky L. Hammond
Sending my thoughts and prayers to all of you. Rick (Brutie) was a great man as a husband, father, grandpa, brother, uncle,and friend and community man … so many memories … some even taking me back to 2nd grade when Rick was in our class. He will be greatly missed by all! Diana and family — take care and know he will always be your guardian angel. HUGS!!!
We Love You Diana, Laura,Kenny,and Missy!! May God wrap You in His warm embrace! Love Ya, Dennis&Deb
sorry for your loss Art & Brenda Havens
So sorry I hauled milk to Beatrice cheese in the 80s. What a great guy..
Mark And Jo Ann lit a candle in memory of Ricky L. Hammond
So sorry to hear of Rick’s passing. He was always fun to visit with and I loved it when he gave me a hard time. He will be truly missed by everyone.
We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family have our deepest sympathy. Mick & Theresa
Diana & Family, The world has lost a true gem. Rick was such a kind soul who I am proud to have had the privilege of knowing most of my life. Many, many people mourn with you. Blessed Be, Joanie Hollar
Deidra Westendorf lit a candle in memory of Ricky L. Hammond
Dave And Barb Snyder lit a candle in memory of Ricky L. Hammond
RIP Rick (Brutus) many fond memories of you and your family on Bone Lake-our sincerest condolences to the Hammond family! Tim & Claudia Smith
Sending thoughts and prayers. Rick was a. Good co-worker and nice person.
Sarah lit a candle in memory of Ricky L. Hammond
We are so very sorry for your loss, Diane. If there’s anything we can help you with re: your animals, etc, we’re just next door. Mitzi and Rudy Sprenger
My sincere condolences Diane . I’ve known you and Rick for a long time he will certainly be missed he was a great member of this community
So sorry for your loss. Rick always had a ready smile.
So sorry for your loss. Will always be missed
Our thoughts and prayers to the Hammond family. So sorry for your loss.
Our Sympathy:pray::skin-tone-3: Roger and Margo Pleggenkuhle
Gail Snyder lit a candle in memory of Ricky L. Hammond
Gail Snyder lit a candle in memory of Ricky L. Hammond
Rick will be truly missed! Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and all the family!
We send our sincere condolences to the Hammond family. Rick was a fun guy that would help out in any way he could. His laughter will be missed.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family at this difficult time. Bill & Jennifer Schulz
Rick was a Wonderful man that I had the pleasure of knowing, and would do Anything for anyone…he will be truly missed!!!
So sorry to hear of Rick’s passing. He was such a loyal supporter of Fredericksburg Falcon athletics, especially Falcon football.The Staker’s send their prayers and deepest condolences. RIP Rick.
Our hearts, prayers, & deepest sympathies go out to you in your time of grief & sudden sorrow. May your loving memories of Rick forever live in your hearts.
Very sorry to hear of your loss! Rest in Peace Brutie…….until we meet again!
Words can’t express how saddened we are to hear of Rick’s passing. We will be thinking and praying for your family in the difficult days ahead. Alex & Amy Crozier
Words can’t express how saddened we are to hear of Rick’s passing. We will be thinking and praying for your family in the difficult days ahead. Alex & Amy Crozier
Thoughts and prayers :pray::skin-tone-2: To all your families and friends so sorry to hear about Rick’s passing !
Rose/Bob Otters lit a candle in memory of Ricky L. Hammond
So sorry to hear of your loss. May the wonderful memories you have help you through the difficult days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Leon & Lori Franzen
Our heartfelt sympathies, hold your memories close. God’s Grace With You All, Dan & Pam
We are keeping all your family in our prayers. So very sorry for your loss….. Ed & Ruth Burke
Dena Palmer lit a candle in memory of Ricky L. Hammond
Diana and family, You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Dena and Zac Palmer
So sorry for your loss. Going to miss ‘Brutus ‘
Tisha Morris lit a candle in memory of Ricky L. Hammond
Diana and family, So sorry for your loss. Rick was a great man and will be missed by many. Love you all, The Morris Family
Sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and you family at this difficult time. Bill & Jennifer Schulz
So sorry to hear of Rick’s passing. Words can’t express how much he was loved and will be missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Please don’t hesitate to call us if you need anything-including hugs or shoulders. Love to you all-Daryl and Kim
To the Family of Rick Hammond– I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. I know there is no words to help you through this difficult time. It is never easy losing a loved one and I am sure within the next few days or even weeks you will the WORDS I’m sorry so much but it’s just people passing along there thoughts and prayers. My you RIP Rick(Brutus) and I know you and DAD(Little Butchie) are no longer in any pain and enjoying Paradise together.
Diana and family, My heartfelt sympathy at this time of such great sorrow. Praying time will help heal the pain and your wonderful memories heal your hearts. Vicky Fuller Rusthoven
Diana and family.Our thought and prayers are withy ou Dean and Judy Speicher
Diana and family, sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Joel, Denise and Kylie Franzen
So sorry to hear about your loss.Rick was a good boss and a good friend.He will be missed.Sending prayers.Jeff and Dawn Prellwitz
Diana and family,! We are so sorry for your loss.words can’t express how hard it is to get through this difficult time. Rick was a great person and he will be dearly missed by many people! We will remember all the memories and good time we’ve had together!RIP Rick! Ray & Lorraine Armbrecht
so sad for your family, he was well loved by all, we will miss him Dennis & Judy Beyer
Laura, Josh and Family, We are so sorry for your loss, our deepest sympathy. Aaron and Brenda Timmer
Dear Diana and family, there are no words that can comfort you at a time like this but try to let the memories help get you through this hard time. Rick would have wanted all of you to make the most of the rest of your lives. He will be deeply missed. Our sympathy, Ron and Barb Kane
Diana and family, So sorry for your loss! Rick was one of those you meet once in a life time! Been a great friend! Always enjoyed working with him. Deepest Sympathy! Our prayers are with you! Ron Rivers
Missy, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Karen Gander-Crockett
Diana, Laura. Kenny, and Missy, My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this sad time. Rick will be missed deeply by everyone that had the chance to get to know him! Rick was a great guy who always took the time to talk when crossing paths. I will forever remember that smile. Hold your memories close to your heart!!!:heart:
Sincere sympathy.