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Gary Hammel

December 24, 2020
Fort Collins, CO

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Hammel, Gary 1/20/1951 - 12/24/2020 Fort Collins Gary Glenn Hammel, 69, of Fort Collins, CO, passed away on Thursday, 12/24/2020 peacefully at home, after a courageous battle with Glioblastoma. Born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on January 20, 1951, Gary is preceded by his parents, Robert C. Hammel and Eleanor R. Hammel. Growing up in Michigan, Gary enjoyed many sports, including fishing, hunting, golfing, while working in his family's multiple businesses, including Hammel Concessions. In 1970, Gary joined the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety. He began his career as a patrol officer to be promoted to Sergeant of the S.I.U from 1987 to 1990. In 1990 Gary became Sergeant of the Criminal Investigation Division (C.I.D.). Gary retired from law enforcement in 1997 after 26 years of service. In 1999, Gary and his wife relocated to Fort Collins, Colorado. Together they managed their business, Vision Marketing Incentives, LLC. Gary loved spending time with his wife, hiking in the mountains, biking the miles of trails and golfing at Ptarmigan Country Club. He is survived by his loving wife Judi of 28 years. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, Gary is lovingly remembered by his daughter Lauri Berry (James), daughter Jamie Culver (Matthew), stepdaughter Stacie Barrett (John), stepson Ryan Gaudie (Amy), sister Lin Hammel, brother Richard Hammel (Theresa), and grandchildren (Clara, Joseph, Mitchell, Mara, Samantha, Brooke, Lux, Jovi). A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date. Loved by his family and friends, Gary will be remembered for his calming presence, kind soul, keen sense of humor, and impressive golf game. Visit bohlenderfuneralchapel.com to send condolences. Bohlender Funeral Chapel 121 W. Olive Ft. Collins, CO 80524 bohlenderfuneralchapel.com