Of Pleasant Lake, MI, formerly of Munith & Chelsea, age 53, passed away peacefully Friday, October 30, 2020 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor following a short illness. He was born May 28, 1967 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the son of James W. & Doris Jean (McKellar) Hammel. David graduated from Chelsea High School in 1985, and attended Washtenaw Community College. He worked as a Customs Compliance Specialist at Gnutti Carlo USA (formerly MS Precision) in Webberville. David loved hunting and fishing. His biggest joy in life was fishing with his son, Russell. He played guitar, and loved family music get-togethers, campfires, and watching sunrises and sunsets. He also wrote beautiful poems. He touched the hearts of many, and will be missed.
He is survived by his father, Jim; his son, Russell; Karen Hammel; his siblings, Deidre Marie (Stephen) Emmert, Daniel Lawrence (Debra) Hammel and Karin Sue Carlson; and many nieces & nephews, Cody, Daryn, Alyssa, Katherine, Amanda, and very special friend Lorrie Paxton. He was preceded in death by his mother, Doris, in 2017.
A Celebration of Life will be held on May 15, 2021 at 1 PM at 3750 Burkhart Rd, Jackson, MI. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to the Russell Hammel Grow Up Fund. Arrangements were entrusted to Cole Funeral Chapel in Chelsea.
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Billy & Sarah Ball
Dave and I shared our enjoyment of playing guitar and started recording short videos of songs we were working on along with discussing music in general. Like everyone, I will miss seeing Dave and his energy. He is already missed. I offer my sincerest condolences to the family and those closest to him. -Scott
I don't think there was a day that went by that he didn't mention his son Russell. Dave loved his son very much and everyone at work knows this. Dave is the kind of guy I would want on my team no matter what. He helped me countless times, no questions asked. His work ethic was impeccable. We shared a love for the outdoors and I don't know how many times he showed me photos of Russell holding up a giant fish. I always looked forward to his home made specialties. I have a jar of blueberry jelly from him, I will relish every drop. Dave had an indescribable goodness about him, right down to his core. Dave had a tremendous impact on me, and i hope his family will find solice in knowing that Dave's memory will forever live on with all that knew him here at work. Stay strong and be proud, Dave would prefer it that way... I'm sure of it. Love ya Dave.
I miss you deeply,I miss our daily chats, I miss your upbeat ability to make life lighter. I know your a simple man... and that my friend one of the things I live about you. Russell was lucky to have you, maybe your better at hoops now!! May the Dolphins beat the browns(girl needs a lil help,wink)
I will be looking for you when its time, I'm sure to find you in the sunrise or sunset fishing. Save me a seat and please do the come to papa perch dance.. lol
I love you so very much and my mornings send nights are just lonely with out you.
Thank you for being my knight in shining armor
Until we meet again.....