Donald Lee Hammer

Donald Hammer passed away August 16, 2022 after a short illness. He was born June 30, 1946 to Leota and Alden. As a young boy, he spent the school year in Wichita Kansas and his summers were spent on the family farm Mullenville, Kansas raising wheat. In 1964, he moved to California for a short period before joining the AirForce.

On July 10, 1966 he was set up on a blind date with Bonnie Amweg. They married a little over five months later on December 17, 1966 in Kenton Ohio. The Air Force took them to Okinawa. After leaving Okinawa, they settled in Columbus, Ohio where Don’s lifelong career in aviation began at Lane Aviation. In 1975 he was transferred to Texas where he was employed with Dresser Industries. Years later, he took a position in corporation aviation retiring from Mente Group in September of 2021…..or so he said.

His love for his work led him into private consultation until his death. In his career, Don traveled extensively. He had been on every continent except Antarctica. He met and worked with many people all over the world and had many stories to tell of his adventures.

Don is survived by Bonnie, his loving and devoted wife of 55 years, daughter Amy Hammer, sons Donald Hammer and Brian Hammer, daughter Heather (Stephen) Zisler, daughter-in-law Trish Howell, grandchildren Brittney Howell, Ashley (Clint) Gnegy-Davidson, Travis Hammer, Katelyn Howell, Zarah Hammer, Savannah Zisler, Cason Zisler and great-grandchildren Haizlee Hammer, Asher Irizarry, Landon Gnegy-Davidson and Lainey Gnegy-Davidson. He is predeceased by his parents, his daughter-in-law Jennifer Hammer, son-in-law Neil Howell and grandsons Kyle Hammer and Ethan Hammer.

Reception to follow in the Reception Area inside Lucas Funeral Home - Keller 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM.