Gerald L. Hammers

Gerald L. Hammers “Jerry the Barber” Age 86 was born June 4, 1933 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Harry and Viola (Christiansen) Hammers.  Jerry passed away on January 26^th while in South Carolina with his family attending his great-granddaughter’s Marine boot camp graduation at Parris Island MCRD. Jerry met the love of his life in high school, Betty and they were married two weeks shy of 65 years at the time of her death in September 2019.  They had a daughter Cyndi. Jerry served 4 years in the USAF.  He was active in the Masonic Lodge, served as Master of Bluff City Lodge in Council Bluffs and as Worthy Grand Patron of OES in Iowa in 1993. Jerry was an Omaha barber from 1959-2018 where he enjoyed both his job and his many customers that stayed with him throughout his career.

He is survived by his daughter; Cyndi Tucker (Mitch), Council Bluffs, IA., granddaughters; Kim Wills, Council Bluffs, IA and Ashley Wills McGlade (Josh), Brandon, MS, grandsons; Lucas Wills and Cameron Tucker (KJ) both of Council Bluffs, IA., 8-great-grandchildren, family and friends. Jerry was preceded in death by his wife; Betty, parents, 2- brothers, and his sweet great-grandson; Sterling Thomas Tucker.

A Celebration of Jerry’s Life will be from 2:00 to 4:00 PM on March 8, 2020 at Roeder Mortuary, 2727 N. 108^th St. Private Family inurnment at a later date.