Obituary of Dennis J. Hammond

Dennis John Hammond

Born January 8, 1962 in Indianapolis, IN, to William J. Hammond and Marjorie A. (Yaggi) Hammond, both of whom preceded him in death. 

Denny was a quiet, gentle soul with a free spirit who accidentally and unexpectedly left this world on May 18, 2019 at the age of 57.  He leaves behind his dear son, his family, his co-workers at Cook Medical, and lifelong friends.  Dennis was proud to serve in the U.S. Army as a Sergeant in the 581st Maintenance Co., NTC Support Battalion, in Ft. Irwin, California, until discharge in 1987.  After several transitions, he happily settled in the countryside of “Sweet” Owen County.

Always the outdoorsman, Denny loved everything nature.  He loved sports, especially football, auto racing, and fishing.  He truly enjoyed riding his horse, Hank, accompanied by his dog, Sparky. 

Survivors include his son, Dylan Wyatt Hammond, Spencer, IN; his brothers, Robert J. (Bethann) Hammond, Indianapolis; Murray W. (Barbara) Hammond, Cincinnati, OH; and sister, Mary Beth (Greg) Fehribach, Indianapolis.  Also surviving are his aunts, Judith A. Yaggi; Sue (Landman) Yaggi; and Barbara (Hammond) Mascari; five nephews, three nieces, five great nephews, three great nieces, and a number of cousins.

Calling will be from 4-8 pm, Tuesday, May 28th, 2019 at Stevens Mortuary (5520 W. 10th St., Indianapolis, IN  46224).  Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church (3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis, IN  46222) on Wednesday, May 29th, 2019 at 11:00 am.  Graveside services will follow immediately in the Veterans Section at Crown Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Owen County Humane Society, 2014 Ramona Road, Spencer, IN 47460 (online at https://ochumane.org/donate), or Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, Office of Advancement, Lynn Hall, Room 1177A, 625 Harrison St., West Lafayette, IN  47907 (online at https://vet.purdue.edu/equine)