Hamer, David L.

David L. Hamer, 63, of Iowa City, died Monday, Dec. 21, 2009, at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics of complications related to a stroke. Visitation: today from 4 to 8 p.m. at Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with the Reverend Ed Fitzpatrick officiating. Burial with military honors will be at Memory Gardens.

Memorials may be directed to the David Hamer Memorial Fund.

Dave was born Dec. 19, 1946, in Iowa City, the son of Leo and Helen (Cooper) Hamer. On Jan. 28, 1995, he married Pamela Poggenpohl Bogs. He was an auto mechanic and had worked in the past at Hamer Alignment, Doc's Standard, Precision Auto and recently retired from Dusty's Precision Auto. After retirement he did a little yard work with his brother Mike. Dave served in the U.S. Army in Germany during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Eagle's Lodge. He enjoyed NASCAR and dirt track racing. He liked to follow the Chicago Bears and Iowa football. He enjoyed going to the casino. He also liked a cold PBR and a stiff whiskey now and then. Most of all he enjoyed his road trips with his brother, Mike.

Dave is survived by his wife, Pam; three daughters, Genny of Blue Springs, Mo., Rhonda Hamer, and Heather Yeggy, both of Iowa City; step son, Scott (Kim) Bogs of Waverly; brother, Mike (June) Hamer of West Branch; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his special puppy, Tank.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Lawrence; and his loyal dog, Ernie.

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