Roger Russell Hammer, 60, of Springville, IN, passed away at his residence on Friday, June 5, 2026. He was born October 17, 1965, to Merlin and Mary Baker Hammer at Eglin Air Force Base, Fort Walton Beach, FL.

Roger was a graduate of Bloomington North High School, class of 1984. He dedicated more than 20 years of service to General Electric. He found great joy in the outdoors and especially enjoyed farming, fishing, hunting, and gardening. Whether he worked the land or spent time in nature, Roger appreciated life's simple pleasures and the peace they brought him.

Left to cherish Roger's memory are his children, Jayla Hammer (Kyle McWhorter) and Roger Jarren Hammer (Danielle Carrion); the mother of this children, Reneal; grandson, Archer McWhorter and three additional grandchildren; brothers, Merlin Hammer, Jacob Hammer, and his twin, Robert Hammer; sisters, Lisa Hammer, Kathy Abbott, Jackie (Matt) Kish, Mary Bir, Faye Sargent, Michelle Hammer (Bob Steele), and Theresa Todd; along with several nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends who will miss him dearly.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Merlin and Mary Hammer; and his brother, Michael Hammer.

Funeral services for Roger Hammer will be at 11:00am on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at the Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne Family Funeral Homes, 818 18th St., Bedford, with Pastor Phil Thorne officiating. Burial will immediately follow at the Springville Christian Cemetery, Springville, IN. Visitation will be held Monday, June 15, 2026 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm, also at the Ferguson-Lee Chapel.

The family requests that memorial donations may be made to Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne Family Funeral Homes to help defray funeral expenses in lieu of flowers

The staff of Ferguson-Lee Chapel is honored to have been entrusted with the care of Roger and his family during this difficult time.

Memories and condolences may be shared and flowers ordered at www.ThorneFunerals.com.