Jeffrey B. Hammer, age 60, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 1:06 P.M. on Saturday, December 25, 2021, at OSF St. Mary’s Medical Center.
He was born on July 18, 1961, in Galesburg, Illinois the son of Alva “Dale” and Alice “Allie” M. (Begner) Hammer. He attended and graduated from Abingdon High School and then received his Associate Degree in Business from Oakton Community College in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Surviving is his mother, Alice Hammer of Galesburg, Illinois, and one brother, Mike (Julie Ann) Hammer of Dubuque, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his father.
He worked for Hart Schaffner Marx in Chicago, Illinois fitting uniforms for airline attendants, Farmland in Monmouth, Walmart, and then Menards in Galesburg, Illinois. Jeffrey was an accomplished musician, playing almost any instrument and playing in area bands. He was a collector of guitars.
Graveside service will be held on Monday, January 3, 2022, at 10:00 A.M. at the Princeville Cemetery in Princeville, Illinois. Memorial contributions may be made to the family in the care of the Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Homes & Crematory in Knoxville, Illinois. Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Homes & Crematory have been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences and/or expressions of sympathy may be sent through www.hurd-hendricksfuneralhome.com
