Raymond Hammeken's Obituary
Raymond Carl Hammeken, age 89, passed away peacefully in Tacoma on January 11, 2013.
He was born one of 11 children to Anne and Ernst Hammeken. He served in the Army Air Corps in WWII. Ray married Eleanor Johnson in 1953. They were blessed with 2 children.
Ray worked for Nabisco for 34 years, retiring in 1985.
He was a lifelong member of Grace Lutheran Church, where he served in many capacities.
He is survived by his wife Eleanor, son Allen, and daughter Barbara Welsh (Glenn).
Thanks to Billinda and Daniel of the Noble Home for their care of Ray during this last year. The memorial service will be held at 1pm on January 21, 2013 at Grace Lutheran Church, 6202 S. Tyler St., Tacoma WA 98409.
All friends and acquaintances are welcome to attend. No flowers please.
Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home, 253-584-0252. Please sign the online guest book at www.mountainviewtacoma.com.
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