Keith Hamm

Keith E. Hamm, 75, of Dubuque was taken to his heavenly home by the angels Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at Dubuque Nursing and Rehab Center, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Mass was held Saturday, January 19 at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Dubuque, with Rev. Alan Dietzenbach officiating. Interment was in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Dubuque.
Keith was born October 9, 1937 to Harmon and Pearl (Jones) Hamm. He married Patricia Asleson February 27, 1954 at St. Pius Catholic Church in Cherry Mound, rural Harpers Ferry.
Keith was a member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church. He was an over the road truck driver for 35 years until his retirement due to failing health. His number-one pride and joy was spending time with family. He took great pleasure in thinking up “home projects” for his five sons to do. He also enjoyed fishing, bird watching, listening to country music, crossword puzzles, his “candy” and reminiscing of the good old days.
Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 58 years, Pat of Dubuque; his children, Lonnie (Mary)  Hamm of Dubuque, Steve (Cindy) Hamm of Hazel Green, WI, Peggy (David)  Wiezorek of East Dubuque, IL, Shelly (Paul) Beyer of Dubuque, Randy (Dorrine) Hamm of Waterville, Mike (Bev) Hamm of Benton, WI and Russ (Dana) Hamm of Benton, WI; a dear sister-in-law, Betty Hamm of Oskaloosa; his grandchildren, Adam, Amber and Autumn Hamm, Jake (Samantha) Hamm,  Jeremy (Heather) Hamm, Jennifer (Todd) O’Dell, Jessica (Alan) Zirtzman, Joe (Carmen) Wiezorek, Eric (Cindy) Nierling, Matt (Cindy) Nierling, Keith (Mary Ann) Knapp, Luke Knapp, Travis Hamm, Amanda (Wes) Renne, and Dustin and Dawson Hamm; his step-grandchildren, Becky, Charlie, Tyler, Tasha, Tonya, Jamie, Ashley, Dylan and Devin; and 22 great-grandchildren, with one also due in March.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Julie (Hamm) Nierling; a grandson; a great-granddaughter; and two brothers, Kenneth Hamm and Steven Hamm in infancy.
Memorials may be made to the Keith E. Hamm Memorial Fund. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hoffmannschneiderfuneralhomes.com.