Sylvia A. Hamer, age 86, of Milford, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2014, at the Milford Nursing Center in Milford, Iowa. She was born on February 6, 1927, in Carver, Minnesota, to Vincent and Elsie (Hansen) Santache.
Sylvia was united in marriage to Lavern Hamer on November 18, 1945, in Jordan, Minnesota. Lavern passed away on January 20, 2010.
Sylvia enjoyed spending her spare time bowling, playing cards, and her precious time with her friends and family, especially her grandchildren. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Sylvia moved to the Lakes Area four years ago from Colorado.
Sylvia is survived by her two children, Gary Hamer, and his wife, Nancy of Arnolds Park, and Cindy Collins, and her husband, Terry of Pueblo West, Colorado; seven grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; son, Wayne; a brother; and two sisters.
A private family service will be held at the Schuchert Funeral Home.
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