Albert Hamm

Albert W. 'Bill' Hamm , 68, of Clearfield died on Friday, May 9, 2014 at the Forbes Nursing and Rehab Center, Pittsburgh.

He was born on July 1, 1945 in Clearfield, a son of the late George and Georgie (Graham) Hamm.

Mr. Hamm retired as a fork lift operator from Kurtz Brothers, Clearfield in 2004. One of his joys in life was coaching little league baseball, which he did for 23 years. Mr. Hamm enjoyed watching Penn State sports and Professional Wrestling on TV. However, his favorite sport to watch was hockey. Albert also enjoyed time spent in the woods hunting and fishing and attending auctions. Along with his wife Barbara, they once raised various livestock and will most remembered as being known as a gentle giant
He was a member of West Side United Methodist Church, Clearfield. Mr. Hamm also was a veteran of the armed forces, serving with the National Guard.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara (Ateon) Hamm whom he wed November 19, 1966 in Clearfield; three sons, William Hamm of Clearfield, Randall Hamm and wife Paula of Clearfield and Scott Hamm of Clearfield; six grandchildren, Danica and Macey Hamm, Lindsey and Chad Hamm, Cory Hamm and Ally Hamm; three sisters, Constance Suprono of Harrisburg, Pamela Stevens and husband Edward of Harrisburg and Karen Musser and husband Douglas of Halifax; two brothers, David Hamm of Clearfield and Donald Hamm and wife Mona Hamm of Clearfield; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at the West Side United Methodist Church, Clearfield on Thursday at 11:00 AM with Rev. Dr. Joleen A. Willis officiating. Interment will be in the Eden Cemetery.

Friends will be received at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield on Wednesday 4 PM - 7 PM and at church on Thursday from 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to West Side United Methodist Church, 317 Nichols Street, Clearfield.

To sign the on-line guestbook go to www.beardsleyfuneralhome.com.