Swede Hamilton
March 16, 1931 - February 9, 2019
Obituary for Swede Hamilton
Services for Swede Hamilton, 87, of Lucas will be Friday, February 15, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton. Family will receive friends on Thursday, evening from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the ALS Association or the Lacona American Legion Post #0426.
Herbert “Swede” Ivyl Hamilton was born March 16, 1931 to Clarence and Elsie (Doherty) Hamilton in Lucas, Iowa. Swede was one of eight children born to the couple. He graduated from Liberty Center High School in 1948.
On December 12, 1949, Swede entered into active service with the United States Army. He served in the Korean War in the 1st Cav Division and received several service medals, including: the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal with three bronze service stars, and the Army Occupation Medal (Jap). Swede was honorably discharged on February 14, 1953.
On October 24, 1953, Swede was united in marriage to Shirley Mateer in Creston, Iowa. The couple was blessed with six children: Rick, Donnie, Kayla, Cheryl, Vickie, and CJ.
Swede was a hard worker all of his life. He supported his family by working in construction, as a driver for Ruan, working for Keith Kent, working for Kent Ruble, and working at Jimmy Dean for twenty-one years. Swede’s last big job was at the age of 83, when he helped build Kent Ruble’s lake.
Swede loved spending time outdoors in nature. Fishing was always a big passion of his. He also enjoyed feeding the eagles and deer in the area. At one time, he was feeding twenty-one eagles. Swede volunteered weekly at Pin Oak Marsh and enjoyed that time immensely.
Above all else, Swede loved spending time with his family. His wife, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and dog, Killer, brought him great joy.
Swede passed away February 9, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Shirley; children: Rick (Sharon) Hamilton, Donnie (Ann) Hamilton, Kayla (Elmer) Kolnes, Vickie (Bob) Hale, and CJ (Linda) Hamilton; 28 grandchildren; and 56 great grandchildren. Also surviving are siblings: Lorna Wright, Alberta Ruble, and Benny (Sarah) Hamilton; and many relatives and friends.
Swede was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Elsie Hamilton; daughter, Cheryl Hamilton-Kurimski; and siblings: Leo Hamilton, Lila Schaefer, Jerry Hamilton, and Karl Hamilton.
March 16, 1931 - February 9, 2019
Obituary for Swede Hamilton
Services for Swede Hamilton, 87, of Lucas will be Friday, February 15, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton. Family will receive friends on Thursday, evening from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the ALS Association or the Lacona American Legion Post #0426.
Herbert “Swede” Ivyl Hamilton was born March 16, 1931 to Clarence and Elsie (Doherty) Hamilton in Lucas, Iowa. Swede was one of eight children born to the couple. He graduated from Liberty Center High School in 1948.
On December 12, 1949, Swede entered into active service with the United States Army. He served in the Korean War in the 1st Cav Division and received several service medals, including: the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal with three bronze service stars, and the Army Occupation Medal (Jap). Swede was honorably discharged on February 14, 1953.
On October 24, 1953, Swede was united in marriage to Shirley Mateer in Creston, Iowa. The couple was blessed with six children: Rick, Donnie, Kayla, Cheryl, Vickie, and CJ.
Swede was a hard worker all of his life. He supported his family by working in construction, as a driver for Ruan, working for Keith Kent, working for Kent Ruble, and working at Jimmy Dean for twenty-one years. Swede’s last big job was at the age of 83, when he helped build Kent Ruble’s lake.
Swede loved spending time outdoors in nature. Fishing was always a big passion of his. He also enjoyed feeding the eagles and deer in the area. At one time, he was feeding twenty-one eagles. Swede volunteered weekly at Pin Oak Marsh and enjoyed that time immensely.
Above all else, Swede loved spending time with his family. His wife, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and dog, Killer, brought him great joy.
Swede passed away February 9, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Shirley; children: Rick (Sharon) Hamilton, Donnie (Ann) Hamilton, Kayla (Elmer) Kolnes, Vickie (Bob) Hale, and CJ (Linda) Hamilton; 28 grandchildren; and 56 great grandchildren. Also surviving are siblings: Lorna Wright, Alberta Ruble, and Benny (Sarah) Hamilton; and many relatives and friends.
Swede was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Elsie Hamilton; daughter, Cheryl Hamilton-Kurimski; and siblings: Leo Hamilton, Lila Schaefer, Jerry Hamilton, and Karl Hamilton.
Swede Hamilton
March 16, 1931 - February 9, 2019
Obituary for Swede Hamilton
Services for Swede Hamilton, 87, of Lucas will be Friday, February 15, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton. Family will receive friends on Thursday, evening from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the ALS Association or the Lacona American Legion Post #0426.
Herbert “Swede” Ivyl Hamilton was born March 16, 1931 to Clarence and Elsie (Doherty) Hamilton in Lucas, Iowa. Swede was one of eight children born to the couple. He graduated from Liberty Center High School in 1948.
On December 12, 1949, Swede entered into active service with the United States Army. He served in the Korean War in the 1st Cav Division and received several service medals, including: the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal with three bronze service stars, and the Army Occupation Medal (Jap). Swede was honorably discharged on February 14, 1953.
On October 24, 1953, Swede was united in marriage to Shirley Mateer in Creston, Iowa. The couple was blessed with six children: Rick, Donnie, Kayla, Cheryl, Vickie, and CJ.
Swede was a hard worker all of his life. He supported his family by working in construction, as a driver for Ruan, working for Keith Kent, working for Kent Ruble, and working at Jimmy Dean for twenty-one years. Swede’s last big job was at the age of 83, when he helped build Kent Ruble’s lake.
Swede loved spending time outdoors in nature. Fishing was always a big passion of his. He also enjoyed feeding the eagles and deer in the area. At one time, he was feeding twenty-one eagles. Swede volunteered weekly at Pin Oak Marsh and enjoyed that time immensely.
Above all else, Swede loved spending time with his family. His wife, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and dog, Killer, brought him great joy.
Swede passed away February 9, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Shirley; children: Rick (Sharon) Hamilton, Donnie (Ann) Hamilton, Kayla (Elmer) Kolnes, Vickie (Bob) Hale, and CJ (Linda) Hamilton; 28 grandchildren; and 56 great grandchildren. Also surviving are siblings: Lorna Wright, Alberta Ruble, and Benny (Sarah) Hamilton; and many relatives and friends.
Swede was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Elsie Hamilton; daughter, Cheryl Hamilton-Kurimski; and siblings: Leo Hamilton, Lila Schaefer, Jerry Hamilton, and Karl Hamilton.
March 16, 1931 - February 9, 2019
Obituary for Swede Hamilton
Services for Swede Hamilton, 87, of Lucas will be Friday, February 15, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton. Family will receive friends on Thursday, evening from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the ALS Association or the Lacona American Legion Post #0426.
Herbert “Swede” Ivyl Hamilton was born March 16, 1931 to Clarence and Elsie (Doherty) Hamilton in Lucas, Iowa. Swede was one of eight children born to the couple. He graduated from Liberty Center High School in 1948.
On December 12, 1949, Swede entered into active service with the United States Army. He served in the Korean War in the 1st Cav Division and received several service medals, including: the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal with three bronze service stars, and the Army Occupation Medal (Jap). Swede was honorably discharged on February 14, 1953.
On October 24, 1953, Swede was united in marriage to Shirley Mateer in Creston, Iowa. The couple was blessed with six children: Rick, Donnie, Kayla, Cheryl, Vickie, and CJ.
Swede was a hard worker all of his life. He supported his family by working in construction, as a driver for Ruan, working for Keith Kent, working for Kent Ruble, and working at Jimmy Dean for twenty-one years. Swede’s last big job was at the age of 83, when he helped build Kent Ruble’s lake.
Swede loved spending time outdoors in nature. Fishing was always a big passion of his. He also enjoyed feeding the eagles and deer in the area. At one time, he was feeding twenty-one eagles. Swede volunteered weekly at Pin Oak Marsh and enjoyed that time immensely.
Above all else, Swede loved spending time with his family. His wife, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and dog, Killer, brought him great joy.
Swede passed away February 9, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Shirley; children: Rick (Sharon) Hamilton, Donnie (Ann) Hamilton, Kayla (Elmer) Kolnes, Vickie (Bob) Hale, and CJ (Linda) Hamilton; 28 grandchildren; and 56 great grandchildren. Also surviving are siblings: Lorna Wright, Alberta Ruble, and Benny (Sarah) Hamilton; and many relatives and friends.
Swede was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Elsie Hamilton; daughter, Cheryl Hamilton-Kurimski; and siblings: Leo Hamilton, Lila Schaefer, Jerry Hamilton, and Karl Hamilton.
