HAMMER, Donald L. 90, of Tampa passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2016. The family takes comfort in knowing he is with the Lord and reunited with many loving family members and friends; most especially with his wife of 47 years, Barbara A. Hammer. He is survived by his sons, Michael Hammer and his wife Wanda, David Hammer and his wife Karen, and daughter Catherine; four grandchildren, Lindsey, Courtney, Michael, and Andrew. He is also survived by two sisters, Edna Bragstad and Gladys Kreber both of South Dakota. Don established the Lower Division (K-6) of Berkeley Preparatory School in 1966 and acted as its inaugural principal. Later he held the position of Athletic Director at the Upper school before joining the Recreation Department at the City of Tampa. He was a longstanding parishioner of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. We will celebrate his life at a service to be held at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, at 11:00 AM Thursday, December 22, 2016. Reverend John Reese will officiate. Reception to follow in the Parish Hall at the conclusion of the service. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in memory of Don Hammer to St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 509 E. Twiggs St., Tampa, FL 33602.
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