- Date Of Birth: November 2, 1944
- Date Of Death: January 13, 2014
- State: Indiana
Rex M. Hammel, 69, of Huntington, IN passed away on Monday, January 13, 2014, at 8:00 a.m. at Markle Health and Rehabilitation Center, Markle, IN.
Mr. Hammel was born November 2, 1944 in Huntington, IN to Stanton F. and Melba L.(Raymer) Hammel. His parents preceded him in death. Mr. Hammel married JoAnn E. Swoverland on April 18, 1964. She survives and resides in Huntington, IN.
Rex was a 1962 graduate of Huntington High School. Mr. Hammel retired in 2008 after almost 50 years as the owner/operator of Huntington Tractor Sales Inc., Huntington, IN. Mr. Hammel was partner with his father and later his son. Rex was an avid bird hunter, fisherman and loved reading books. His greatest joy was his family. He enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and working in his yard.
Along with his wife, JoAnn he is survived by two sons, Jeff (Marie) Hammel, Andrews, IN, Chad (Nan) Hammel, Huntington, IN; two daughters, Michelle (Randal) Brown, Huntington, IN and Heather (Matt) Eckert, Andrews, IN. Mr. Hammel is also survived by two brothers, Barry (Linda) Hammel, Warren, IN, Doug (Donna) Hammel, Florida; two sisters, Dianna (Lee) Deller, Fremont, IN, and Sally Bower, Galveston, IN. Mr. Hammel is also survived by 9 grandchildren, Jarod Hammel, Jamon Hammel, Hayden Hammel, Isaac Brown, Emily Brown, Brandon Eckert, Nicole Eckert, Amara Eckert and Josie Eckert.
Along with his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, Stan Hammel, Jr.
