Hammer, Reginald (Reg)
July 26, 1941 – August 4, 2023
Reg Hammer, beloved husband of Elmyra Hammer of Saskatoon, passed away at Royal University Hospital at the age of 82 years. Reg is the loving father of Bryan (Renee) Hammer of Paradise Hill, SK and Allan (Jeanette) Hammer of Martensville, SK. He will also be dearly missed by his grandchildren, Mackenzie, Joshua, Dilon and Ashley; brother, Trevor Hammer and his children, Mitchell, Melanie and Tyler; brother, Herb (Donna) Hammer and their children, Kirstyn and Kevin; and sister, Sjaan Hammer. Reg was predeceased by his parents, Odel and Signe Hammer; and parents-in-law, Elmer and Agnes Piercy. Reg was born in Estevan and went to school in Readlyn and Bromhead. He went to STI in Moose Jaw and became a Journeyman Plumber. He went on to teach plumbing for 34 years at the Kelsey Institute - a job he enjoyed very much. Reg loved the Toronto Blue Jays and Maple Leafs, Saskatoon Blades, curling, and the Saskatchewan Roughriders of which he was a season ticket holder for 58 years. He loved watching his grandchildren excel in all of their activities. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. The family would like to thank Sandy McKee for her friendship and compassionate guidance to Elmyra. A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 11, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home, 210 Wess Road. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Reg’s honour may be made directly to a charity of the donor’s choice. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hillcrestmemorial.ca.
