Jeffrey Robert “Jeepurz” Hammel, 68, if Hamilton, passed away at 9:00
AM, Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois.
Jeff was born July 24, 1956, the son of Robert C. and Peggy Jane (Money)
Hammel in Keokuk, Iowa. He attended Hamilton High School, graduating
in 1974. He was united in marriage to Sandra Voss in 1986. She survives.
Jeff owned and operated Heartland Carpets in Hamilton from 1989 until
July 1, 2024. He was a motorcycle enthusiast and enjoyed building them
and was a member of Chopper Underground. He could often be seen riding
his e-bike as well. Jeff had many hobbies including photography and
making videos. He also spent many hours visiting with friends in the local
coffee shops during the week. He enjoyed the river and would often fish
and take out his canoe. His greatest joy, however, came from spending
time with his grandchildren. They were number one in his life.
Jeff is survived by his wife, Sandra, of Hamilton; children, Rob (Dawn)
Hammel of Hamilton, Cassie Underwood of Keokuk, Travis (Kalyn)
Hammel of Warsaw, Kyle (Jess) Hammel of Hamilton and Kelsey Hammel
of Quincy; nine grandchildren and one on the way; siblings, Debra (Bruce)
Richards of Jacksonville, Illinois, Cynthia (Dick) Adkins of Greenville, Illinois
and Nancy (Gary) Wolber of Rock Island; and his beloved dog, Kong.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and daughter, Lacey Marie
Hammel.
Jeff’s life will be celebrated Saturday, August 9 th , 2025, beginning at 2:00
PM at his home in Hamilton at 411 Broadway Street.