OREGON - David F. Hammersley "Hammer," age 79, of Oregon, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, after a four-year battle with Prostate Cancer. He was born on Dec. 17, 1944, in Madison, Wis., the son of Fay Hammersley Jr. and Martina (Miller) Hammersley.

David served his country in the U.S. Army from 1965-1967. He married Judy Winans on Oct. 21, 1967, in Madison.

Prior to retirement, David enjoyed a career as a heavy equipment operator at F.C. Raemisch & Son, Inc. He was a longtime member of both the American Legion Post No. 47 and VFW Post No. 10272. In his free time, he enjoyed bowling, hunting, having breakfast with his retiree friends and spreading lots of BS with anyone who would listen.

David is survived by his wife, Judy; sons, Ron (Bob Schreier) Hammersley and Duane (Kay Nachreiner) Hammersley; grandchildren, Carson (Lexie Zegunis) Hammersley, Kyle Hammersley, Kailey (Grant Pongrants) Hammersley and Lela Nachreiner; great-grandchild, Kaiden Hammersley; brothers, Richard Hammersley and Keith (Nancy) Hammersley; and sisters, Mary Lou (Chuck) Disch, Patricia Gullickson and Doris (Dan) Jenni. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Jim Hammersley.

A memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 1150 Park St., Oregon, at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, with the Rev. Rebecca Ninke presiding. A private burial will take place at a later date. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the charity of one's choice in David's name would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson Oregon

Funeral & Cremation Care

1150 Park St.

(608) 835-3515

David F. Hammersley "Hammer"

December 17, 1944 - January 20, 2024

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