George W. Hamm, 97, of Romney, passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at Franciscan Health Lafayette.

He was born February 22, 1924, in Romney, IN to the late Frank and Olive Redman Hamm.

George graduated from Romney High School Class of 1942, where he played basketball all through high school, where they were county champs of 1942.

He was an Army veteran serving from 1943-1945. Serving with the 30^th Division, 120^th INF CO “C.” He was part of 30^th Division that liberated the Netherlands.

In 2019 he was invited back to the Netherlands to celebrate the 75^th Anniversary of liberation.

On July 5, 1947 he married Jean McCay in Romney, she preceded him in death Aug 26, 2016.

George worked as a Assistant Line Superintendant at Tipmont REMC, Linden for 35 years.

He was a member of Romney Presbyterian Church, the 30^th Inf Div Assoc., and a founding member of Randolph Twp. Fire Dept.

George enjoyed bowling, golfing, gardening, auto racing, antiquing, auctions, Purdue sports, St Louis Cardinals and attending his yearly Army Reunions. He alsoenjoyed his family and time spent with his army friends here and abroad.

Surviving is a daughter, Debbie Hamm of Lafayette, a nephew, Robert Hamm of Fishers, a niece, Becky Brickey (Larry) of Lafayette as well as two great nephews, three great nieces, three great-great nephews and two great-great nieces.

George was preceded in death by brothers, Marion and Hubert Hamm, nieces, Joyce Rees and Jane Hamm.

Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Monday at Soller- Baker Funeral Home, 400 Twyckenham Blvd., Lafayette.

Service will be at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at Soller- Baker Funeral Home, 400 Twyckenham Blvd., Lafayette, with Chaplain Melissa L. Culbreth officiating.  Interment will be Elmwood Cemetery, Romney.

Memorial contributions may be made to Randolph Twp. Fire Dept. or charity of choice