HAMMER, Walter John George - Passed away, on Thursday, March 15, 2007, at the Golden Years Nursing Home, Cambridge. Walter was born in Philipsburg 83 years ago and resided in Baden for many years. Walter was the son of the late Albert and Martha (Schaefer) Hammer. Beloved husband of Ruby (Gingerich) Hammer whom he married November 17, 1956. Much loved father of Cheryl and Murray Martin of Kitchener, Sandra and Al Czernick of Medicine Hat, Alberta. Sadly missed by his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Norma Hammer of Baden, Norbert Quehl of St. Jacobs, Ken and Edith Gingerich of Waterloo, Leona and Walter Steinman of Baden, Ray and Betty Gingerich of Tavistock, Jean Gingerich of Baden, Carl Oesch of Stratford, Elaine and Len Cressman of Baden, Richard and Dorothy Gingerich of Guelph. Special cousin of Fred and Marilyn Mank, Stew Mank and Bill and Rosemary Schaefer. Walter was predeceased by his younger brother, Clarence Hammer; sister, Eileen Quehl; sisters-in-law, Myra (Sweety) Gingerich, Miriam Oesch and brother-in-law, Willard Gingerich. Walter was raised in Philipsburg and attended and was confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church. After marrying Ruby, they were active members of Steinmann Mennonite Church, Baden. Walter retired from trucking and had drove truck for CN Route (was formerly Husband Transport) and Snyder Transport. He was a former member of Transport for Christ. Family and friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg on Sunday, March 18, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate Walter's life will take place on Monday, March 19, 2007 at 3 p.m. at Steinmann Mennonite Church, Baden. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to Mennonite Central Committee or 100 Huntley Street. Special thanks to the nursing staff at both Nithview Home and Golden Years Nursing Home for your loving care and compassion shown to Dad over the past years and especially nurse "Lewah".