Gary Hammer Passes

Published: April 10, 2019 12:03 pm EDT

Standardbred horseman Gary C. Hammer, 74, of Bedford, Pennsylvania, passed away at home on Sunday, April 7, 2019.

Hammer was born in Bedford on March 9, 1945, the son of the late Clay J. and E. Blanche (Gohn) Hammer.

He worked for his brother, Roger, as a Standardbred trainer.

Gary is survived by his siblings, Robert C., Gail (Mike) Welsh, Roger, Leon and Doris Ann Harrington; nieces, Karen, Amy and Misti; and nephew, Rodney. He was preceded in death by his sister, Kay; and brother, Warren.

He was affiliated with the Pleasant Hill Bible Church.

A private graveside service will be held at Schellsburg Cemetery, Schellsburg, with Pastor Deacon George officiating.

Online condolences may be made at geiselfuneral.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mickle-Geisel Funeral Home, Schellsburg.

Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Gary Hammer.

(USTA)

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