Theodore Hamann, 84, Luverne, died Thursday, July 25, 2002, at Mary Jane Brown Good Samaritan Center in Luverne.
Services were Sunday, July 28, at St. John Lutheran Church in Luverne. The Rev. Gary Klatt officiated.
Theodore Hamann was born to John and Wilhelmina (Priest) Hamann on April 12, 1918, in Springwater Township, Rock County. He attended country school district #20. He became a member of St. John Lutheran Church in 1942. He served in the U.S. Army from June 11, 1942, until Jan. 9, 1946, as chief of gun station. He served in the South Pacific Theatre and in the occupation of Japan. After his discharge he returned to Springwater Township to farm with his brothers.
He married Dorothea Goehle on Feb. 10, 1963. After their marriage they moved to Luverne. He then worked in the construction industry. He worked for Arnie Molberg of Luverne and later for Gil Haugen in Sioux Falls, S.D. In October 1996, his health began to fail and he went on kidney dialysis. He moved to Mary Jane Brown Good Samaritan Center in Luverne in July 2001.
Mr. Hamann enjoyed woodworking, especially making his own grandfather clocks. He also loved fishing.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothea Hamann, Luverne, and many nieces and nephews.
Mr. Hamann was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, Henry, Hugo, Elmer, Robert and Lawrence Hamann;, three sisters, Nora Kemerling, Erma Steffen and Pearl Tuff.
Engebretson Funeral Home, Luverne, was in charge of arrangements.