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Richard Hammerschmidt Obituary

RICHARD FREDERICK HAMMERSCHMIDT Richard Frederick Hammerschmidt, 84, of Elmhurst, IL, U.S. Army Veteran, passed away peacefully March 12, 2013. He was the son of Alvin and Verna Hammerschmidt of Elmhurst and the brother of the late Carol Alcorn of Wheaton, IL. He is survived by his brother John, of Pittsburgh, PA, 3 nieces, and one nephew. Richard graduated from Beloit College, in Beloit, Wisconsin and was a member of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. After serving in military intelligence during the Korean Conflict, he returned to Elmhurst to work for Hammerschmidt & Franzen Lumber Company. Richard enjoyed fishing, hunting, skiing, swimming, and golf. Memorial Visitation Saturday March 23, 2013 from 12:30p.m. until time of service at 1p.m. at Adolf Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 7000 S. Madison St. Willowbrook, IL.60527. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to Beloit College, www.beloit.edu in Richard 's name would be appreciated. Service info 630-325-2300 or www.adolfservices.com

Published by Suburban Life Publications on Mar. 22, 2013.
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