Obituary: Wayne Hamar

Funeral Services

Funeral services will take place on Monday, December 21, 2015 at 10:00 AM (Central).

Bennett County Activities Center
Martin, South Dakota

Interment

3:00 p.m. CST, Monday December 21
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Valentine, Nebraska

Visitation

5-7 p.m. Sunday, December 20,
Our Savior Lutheran Church
Long Valley, South Dakota

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In memory of

Wayne Hamar

of Long Valley, South Dakota, died on Monday, December 14, 2015 at the Bennett County Hospital in Martin at the age of 87

Wayne Kenneth Hamar was born March 26, 1928, in Valentine, Nebraska, the son of Samantha (Wallace) Hamar and Lawrence (Nels) Hamar. Wayne worked milking cows in order to pay room and board so he could attend high school. He graduated from Ainsworth, Nebraska High School in 1945 and was the first in his family to graduate from high school. After high school Wayne enlisted into the Army/Aircorp and took his basic training at Fort Leavenworth in Kansas and with additional training in Buckley Field in Denver Co. where Wayne’s grandson Luke Hamar also took his training. Wayne was trained in remote control turret mechanics and was subsequently stationed at the Panama Canal as a member of the 414th Night Fighter Squadron worked on P-61 Night Fighters.

Wayne was united in marriage to Vivian Huisman on September 18, 1948, at Hope Lutheran Church in South Sioux City. In the Spring of 1949, they moved to Long Valley, South Dakota, where their first home was a sod house. In August of 1949 their first child Darla Gene was born. In January, 1950, they moved to the Bar Five Ranch owned by Henry and Kate Zickrick which Wayne later bought. In August, 1952, Michael Wayne was born, followed by Debra Lynne in July of 1958.

Wayne was one of the founders of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, he served 15 years on his local draft board, he served 12 years on the Coop Board in Martin, he served with Vivian for the local 4H club, was on the FMHA Board.

During Wayne’s younger years he was an active participate in local baseball games, he loved to dance and enjoyed visiting with people and had a wonderful sense of humor. When he and Vivian went shopping you could always find him at the benches in the front of the store visiting with his newest friend.

Survivors include one son Michael Hamar and his wife Patty of Long Valley; two daughters Darla Weisbeck and Deb Svasek and her husband Ron of Lincoln, Nebraska; six grandchildren; 15 great-grand children; and two great-great-grandchildren; one brother Clair Hamar and his wife Vera of Jackson, Nebraska; one sister Bonnie Stewart of Willis, Texas; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Darold and Dale Hamar and his beloved wife Vivian.

Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Sunday, December 20, at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Long Valley.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 21, at the Bennett County Activities Center in Martin, with Pastor Lauren Ley officiating.

Interment with military honors will be held 3:00 p.m. CST Monday, December 21, at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Valentine, Nebraska.

VISITATION
5-7 p.m. CDT Sunday, December 20, 2015
Our Savior Lutheran Church
Long Valley, South Dakota

FUNERAL SERVICES
Monday, December 21, 2015 -10:00 a.m. CDT
Martin Grade School Activities Center
Martin, South Dakota
CLERGY
Pastor Lauren Ley
MUSIC
Echo Zickrick - Pianist
Susan Davidson - Vocalist
“Wings of a Dove”
Ron Svasek - Vocalist
“Amazing Grace”
USHERS
Mike Pisha - Brad Pisha
READER
Carolyn Huisman
PALLBEARERS
Jason Hamar - Luke Hamar - Andrew Adcock
Christopher Mahlman - Josh Hicks - Robert Harlan
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
Jacob Wilson - Brian Olson
Wendell Johnson- Jimmy O’Neil - Stan Barber
Merlin Bochman - Reed Richardson- Bob Zickrick
Sonny Zickrick - Bob Holcomb - Linn McCoy - Clem Handcock
INTERMENT WITH MILITARY HONORS
3:00 p.m. CDT Monday, December 21, 2015
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Valentine, Nebraska

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We are so sorry for your loss. We are sending our thoughts and prayers for all of the family at this difficult time. ~ Jeremy Mansfield and family Long Valley, SD (12/21/2015)
I had the opportunity to serve on the draft board with Wayne and what a dear, dear man. He took me under his wing and I will never forget his kindness. ~ Nancy Ekstrum Philip (12/21/2015)
Wayne was always one who could give you a hard time with a grin and you always enjoyed it. I will always remember his smile and he will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with the family. ~ Denny Bligh South Sioux City, Ne (12/21/2015)
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Gods peace for your family. ~ Jerry and Anne Lyon Martin (12/20/2015)
Wayne was my parents good friend. When U.S. Girls would come home you could always count on Wayne stopping by to say hi and stay for a short visit. Always enjoyed seeing him. May you rest in peace. Prayers for the family. ~ Jean Buckmaster kearney Ne. (12/19/2015)
Wayne was the kind of person that could turn your darkest times back to laughter, we had many conversations where we both laughed and cried. He was most certainly one of a kind and will be missed by many. He had many stories to tell! My love and prayers to you all. He is now at peace. ~ Deb hamar Sioux City,Ia (12/19/2015)
THANKS FOR SERVING ~ A VETERAN (12/17/2015)
We send our deepest sympathy to you all. Wayne was a great guy and always friendly. He was always friendly and ready to visit. Sincerely Lavern & Dianne ~ LAVERN & DIANNE TERKILDSEN WALL,SD 57790 (12/17/2015)
Our hearts and Prayers are with you . Wayne was one of a kind we enjoyed his visits very much, God gained an angel again. ~ Bonnie and Bruce Madsen Kadoka S.D. (12/17/2015)
Rest in Peace, Grandpa and give Grandma a hug for me. I love you! ~ Michele Wilson Lincoln NE (12/16/2015)