Warren Hamann

Warren G Hamann, 80, of Independence, MO peacefully passed away Thursday, September 2, 2010 at Centerpoint Medical Center. A Celebration of Life Service is 2:30 p.m. Sunday, September 12, 2010 at the South Crysler Restoration Branch, 16101 E. Salisbury Rd., Independence, MO 64050. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Fresenius Medical Center / Independence Dialysis, 1135 S. Claremont, Independence, MO 64054. Private family graveside services were held at Mound Grove Cemetery. Warren was born August 11, 1930 in Stewartsville, MO to Clarence and Alta (Hidy) Hamann. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict in Germany. Mr. Hamann retired from Butler Mfg. in 1990 after 35 years of dedicated service. He served in the Priesthood in the RLDS Church and during his married life he provided ministry at the Stone Church, Liberty Street, Parkview and New Hope Congregations. Warren was a Master Gardener, member of the Laurel Club, drove for Meals on Wheels, and was an avid Mizzou Tigers and Royals fan. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Joann (Gurwell) Hamann; children Karen Colyer and husband David, Randy Hamann and wife Tyra, Vance Hamann and wife Stacey, Karmi Anderson and husband Jason; grandchildren Tim, Mary and husband Brett, Jon, Steven, Jacob, Caleb, Andrew, Tyler, Caylee, Chelsea, Ryan, Kaitlyn, Parker, Peyton, Brennan; great-grandson Owen; sisters Joyce Griffin and husband Gerald, Sharon Hamann; sister-in-law Sharon Sue Hamann. Warren was preceded in death by his brother John Hamann.