Lyle E. “Whitey” Hammelman, age 95, of Rock Falls, IL, died Saturday, September 17, 2022, at the Citadel Care Center in Sterling, IL.
Lyle was born August 18, 1927, in Sterling, the son of Chris and Clara (Lauts) Hammelman. He served in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict and was later employed by Weaver Sheet Metal for over 30 years. Lyle was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Sterling.
He is survived by his son, Edward (Lynn) Hammelman of Rock Falls; special friends, Linda Hurd of Rock Falls, Doran Dockstader of Rock Falls, and Linda (Jim) Dykstra of Morrison, IL; many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother; three sisters.
A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held on Friday, September 23, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., at Oak Knoll Memorial Park in Sterling, IL, with Pastor Jacob Gawlik of St. John Lutheran Church in Sterling officiating.
A memorial has been established.
Online condolences may be sent to www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com.