Alfred J. "Al" Hammer

Alfred J. "Al" Hammer, age 74 of Trenton, IL, died Friday, August 30, 2019, at Saint Louis University Hospital in Saint Louis, MO. He was born on Tuesday, February 20, 1945, in Highland, IL, the son of Alfred and Mary (nee Kniepmann) Hammer. On Friday, April 03, 1970, he married Ann C. Hammer, nee Turner, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Trenton, IL, who survives. He was a member of U.S.W. Local 50, Granite City, IL; Trenton Sportman's Club, Trenton, IL; and former member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Trenton, IL. Born in Highland, IL; grew up on a farm north of Trenton, IL. He graduated from Mater Dei Catholic High School, Breese, IL, in 1963. He attended St. Henry Seminary, Belleville, IL, graduated with an Associate Degree. He worked for Helvetia Township; helped on the family farm and for 44 years worked at Granite City Steel (Blast Furnace). He retired from Granite City Steel in 2009 when the plant shut down. He enjoyed time with his grandchildren, fishing, hunting, the neighborhood gathering most mornings at the Chicken House, St. Morgan and the US Steel Workers Retirees monthly meeting. Survivors include: Wife - Ann C. Hammer (nee Turner), Trenton, IL Son - Bryan J. Hammer, Highland, IL Daughter - Kristin R. (Fiance-Kent R. D. Pliner) Hammer, Trenton, IL Son - Jared P. (Melissa) Hammer, Trenton, IL Step Grandchild - Rachel (Chris) Michels, Summerfield, IL Grandchild - Rebecca V. Hammer, Highland, IL Grandchild - Lincoln P. Hammer, Trenton, IL Step Great Grandchild - Flyn Michels, Summerfield, IL Sister - Carol (Ron) Kapp, Trenton, IL Brother - Thomas (Sandra) Hammer, Highland, IL Sister - JoAnn (Mike) Muston, Roscommon, MI Brother - David (Carol) Hammer, Trenton, IL Sister - Sharon Kaufman, Trenton, IL Brother In-law - Thomas Padfield, Trenton, IL. He was preceded in death by: Father - Alfred B. Hammer - Died 12/20/1975 Mother - Mary M. Hammer (nee Kniepmann) - Died 10/12/2008 Sister - Theresa A. Padfield - Died 12/26/2018 Brother - James B. Hammer - Died 01/07/2010 Brother In-law - Steven C. Kaufman - Died 10/7/2013. Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Friday, September 06, 2019, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Memorial Service will be at 7:00 PM on Friday, September 06, 2019, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL, with Rev. Scott Busacker, Pastor, Hope Lutheran Church, Highland, IL, officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Grandchildren's Education Fund or Disabled American Veterans.

Alfred J. "Al" Hammer

February 20, 1945 - August 30, 2019