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Richard J. Hammond

September 30, 1945 - June 17, 2026
Visitation
Krause Funeral Home New Berlin
12401 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
Thursday 7/2, 4:00 pm - 6:45 pm
Service
Krause Funeral Home New Berlin
12401 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
Thursday 7/2, 7:00 pm

Richard J. Hammond

Passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026, age 80. Devoted, most loving husband and best friend of Dharma “Sweetie” (nee Guerrero) for 32 years. Loving dad of Anthony Hammond, John Hammond, Debbie (Greg) Zalewski, Andrea (partner, Aaron Schwiesow) Smokovicz, Jay Hammond, Arielle (Christian) Staal and Annabelle (Ryan) Walkoe. Proud grandpa of Luke Hammond, Josh Zalewski, Molly Zalewski, Grayson Staal and Riley Staal. Preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Anna (nee Oprean) Hammond, siblings, Bernice, Roseanne, James and Joe. Brother-in-law of Randy Molla. Best son-in-law of Frances and Rudy Molla. Also loved by other relatives and special friends. He will especially by missed by Cody, Stormy, Jake, Blaze, Homer and Tucker.

Richard served as a paratrooper in the US Army’s, 101st Airborne Division. He loved being in his backyard in nature. Spending time with his wife in Door County and Lake Geneva. He enjoyed face painting with his granddaughter, Grayson. Richard used to do carpentry and build things with Annabelle. He shared dad jokes with Arielle. He liked motorcycle trips with his riding buddies, Greg and Ron.

Gathering at Krause Funeral Home, 12401 West National Drive, on Thursday, July 2, from 4:00 PM – 6:45 PM. Celebration of life at 7:00 PM.

“Until we meet again!”

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Two smiling people at a dirt racetrack: a man in a black cap and plaid shirt, and a woman in a gray hoodie, with bleachers behind them.
Group of five people smiling for a selfie at sunset in an outdoor parking lot. Sunlit sky with warm colors in the background, casual clothing and sunglasses on some, close together for the photo.
Smiling elderly man with glasses holding a fluffy white dog on his lap at a kitchen table in a cozy home setting.
Older man in a tropical-print shirt hugs a smiling bride in a white lace wedding gown outdoors.
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Smiling couple embraces at an outdoor evening event beneath string lights at dusk.
Four men sit around a cluttered wooden table indoors, drinking beer and chatting.
Three people sit at a banquet table smiling: a woman in black on the left, an elderly woman with a white hat and sunglasses in the center, and a man in a suit on the right, with festive decorations on the table.
Two older men sit at a table with cups and straws in a dim dining area, posing for the camera.
Bride and groom embrace and kiss during a wedding reception dance; bride in a white lace dress with a jeweled hair accessory, tattoo visible on her back/shoulder area in the dim venue lighting.
Bride in a white gown dancing with an older man in a dark suit on a lit dance floor at a wedding reception, colorful lighting in the background
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Bride in a white gown and a man in a dark suit share a close embrace while dancing in a dim ballroom; a red bouquet lies on the floor nearby.
Older man in a dark suit dancing closely with a bride in a white lace gown at a reception hall.
Older man with white hair hugs a bride in a lace dress, sharing a tender moment at a wedding dance, hands visible on her back.
Bride in a white gown hugs an older man in a dark suit on a dimly lit dance floor at a wedding reception.
Woman in silver blouse speaks into a microphone at a dinner table, holding a blue phone as guests listen nearby.
Bride in a white dress and groom in a gray suit pose with their wedding party on a sunny lawn.
Wedding party outdoors: bride in white gown and bouquet flanked by groom in gray suit and his parents in formal attire at golden hour.
Bride in a white lace gown holding a red bouquet, flanked by an older man in a black suit and a silver-haired woman in a sparkling silver dress on a sunny lawn.
Bride in a white dress holds a red bouquet, flanked by two women in gray dresses and a man in a suit outdoors on a sunny day.
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Bride in a white wedding gown hugs an older man outdoors; a red bouquet rests near her waist in the foreground.
Senior couple walking arm-in-arm at an outdoor wedding ceremony, the man in a dark suit with a red rose boutonniere and the woman in a blue lace dress, smiling as they stroll.
Elderly man in a black suit with red boutonniere and a woman in a blue lace dress walk arm in arm down an outdoor grassy aisle, smiling as wedding guests sit nearby.
An elderly couple walking hand in hand down an outdoor grassy aisle at a wedding, guests seated nearby and a man in a suit holding a folder in the background
Smiling couple outdoors, man embracing woman from behind in a sunlit park.
An elderly couple at an outdoor event: a man in a dark suit with a red boutonniere sits beside a woman in a sparkly silver dress, both wearing glasses in a sunny park setting.
Bride in a white wedding dress holds a red bouquet while two men in suits stand under a white outdoor arch during a ceremony, with guests nearby.
Bride in a white wedding gown holds a red bouquet, walking arm-in-arm with an older man in a suit down a grassy outdoor aisle with guests watching.
Outdoor wedding scene: bride in a lace gown walking arm-in-arm with a man in a suit toward a white ceremony arch (black-and-white photo).
Bride in a white wedding gown walking arm-in-arm with an older man down the outdoor ceremony aisle, guests watching in the background.
Bride in a white gown holds a red bouquet as she walks arm-in-arm with an older man down a grassy aisle at an outdoor wedding, guests watching on either side.
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Bride in a white lace dress hugging an older man in a dark suit outdoors on a sunny day.
Bride in a lace wedding dress embraces an older man in a dark suit outdoors by a white arch, both smiling and holding hands over her back.
Bride in a white lace wedding dress facing an older man in a dark suit and pink tie outdoors beneath a white wooden arch, about to greet him at a ceremony site.
Bride in a white wedding gown stands with an older man under a white garden arch on a sunny grassy field.
Bride in a white lace dress with an updo watches her groom at an outdoor wedding beneath a white arch on a grassy field.
Older man in a black suit stands with his back to the camera, gazing at a white wooden arch on a sunny grassy field.
Smiling older man with glasses and a white mustache standing beside a younger woman, arms around each other in a cozy brick fireplace setting with string lights.
Older man in a blue shirt sits in a chair, smiling at a baby on his lap in a cozy, cluttered living room with a shelf of books behind them in view.
Two people smiling and facing each other indoors, standing in front of a stone fireplace with string lights and rustic decorations in the background.
Smiling older man in white cap and glasses with a younger woman on a boat, water in the background (selfie).
Two people on a boat taking a selfie, smiling with open water in the background.
Six people stand in a row on a sunny grassy lawn in a park wearing casual summer clothes, posing for a photo.
Man with gray hair and mustache in a beige 3-piece suit and yellow boutonniere leaning at a bar, holding a drink. Variants: retro vibe in a dimly lit bar setting.
Selfie of a man with a white powdered-wig filter inside a dollar-bill frame and the H&R Block logo in the corner, smiling.
Six adults posing together indoors at a birthday party, smiling, with a colorful banner and red balloon in the background.
Grandfather cuddling a baby on a beige sofa in a cozy living room, both smiling softly at the camera.
Three generations posing together outdoors: a man in a patterned shirt kissing a smiling bride while holding hands with an older woman in a black floral dress by a wooden fence.
Older man in a patterned shirt helps the bride with a bracelet outdoors, a backyard setting behind them.
Bride in a lace wedding gown with a veil hands a small blue ring box to an older man in a patterned shirt in a backyard.
Bride in a lace wedding dress and veil receives a small blue box from an older man outdoors in a backyard, near a wooden fence.
Bride in a white lace wedding dress and veil embraces an older man in a patterned shirt outdoors by a wooden fence.
Bride in a lace wedding dress hugs an older man in a patterned shirt in a backyard, near a wooden fence with string lights and green trees behind.
Older man in a patterned short-sleeve shirt talks with a bride in a white lace wedding gown and veil in a backyard.
Bride in a white lace wedding dress with a veil, seen from behind, walking toward a man near a wooden fence in a sunny backyard garden.
Two adults kneel in a sunny backyard, fixing a blue and purple ride-on toy for a young child as another child watches with a bubble wand in hand.
A group of six adults standing in a living room with a baby, smiling for a casual family photo near a patterned rug and curtains.
Family group portrait in a cozy kitchen: grandfather in a plaid shirt sits at the table while parents cradle their baby by the window behind him.
Older man with a white beard sleeping on a beige couch, wearing a dark sleep mask, with a small white dog resting on his chest nearby in a cozy living room.
Older man with an eye mask asleep on a brown couch, a small fluffy dog resting on his chest being held.
Two smiling older adults take a close-up selfie outdoors, wearing sunglasses with a tree and water in the background; an overlay reads 'Galaxy S25 Ultra November 15, 2025'.
Smiling elderly couple taking a selfie at a restaurant with ceiling fans in the background.
Older man with glasses smiles while sitting on a blue outdoor couch and holding a sleeping newborn baby outdoors.
Smiling elderly man wearing glasses holds a fluffy white dog while another fluffy white dog sits nearby on a couch indoors.
Smiling elderly couple with bright face paint posing in a home kitchen. The woman in front has purple and pink paint and the man behind has matching colors.
Older man with glasses sitting in a beige chair, two small white dogs resting on his legs in a cozy living room.
Smiling young girl with bright pink face paint beside an elderly man with painted forehead and cheeks, posing indoors near a sofa.
Wedding party outdoors: bride in white holding red roses, flanked by two bridesmaids in gray dresses and an older man in a dark suit with a red tie on a sunlit lawn.
Four generations smiling together on a couch: a baby girl in front, her mother, grandmother, and grandfather behind them in a cozy living room.
Man pushing a baby stroller along a sunny path with dogs on leashes, power lines and a church steeple in the background.
Older man wearing sunglasses holding a baby outdoors, sunlight filtering through green leaves above.
Older man with glasses sits in a patio chair in a sunny backyard, a small white dog on his lap.
Older man with a gray flat cap and glasses cradles a newborn girl in a pink floral outfit, smiling down at her.
Smiling elderly couple holding a baby girl in a sunlit garden; grandma in blue shirt, grandpa in plaid, baby wears a pink bow headband.
Older man with glasses sits in a recliner, holding a black mug, with two fluffy white dogs on his lap in a cozy room.
Older couple hugs on a wooden deck by the water at sunset, with boats in a marina in the background, smiling at the camera.
Smiling man in a white cap and plaid shirt and a smiling woman in a blue hoodie stand on a boat deck with water in the background.
Three adults posing together on a railing at sunset by a lake, smiling at the camera.
Two men posing outdoors, smiling for the photo; one in a black shirt with a necklace, the other wearing a straw hat, sunglasses, and a light blue button-up shirt.
Elderly man with glasses sits in a chair, cuddling a fluffy tan dog while several other dogs lie nearby in a cozy living room.
Two fluffy dogs sit on a wooden floor facing a closed brown door, with other dogs visible in the foreground as an audience.
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Smiling older man with glasses making a heart shape with his hands in a cozy, pink-walled room.
Smiling man in a plaid shirt and sunglasses making peace signs; colorful string lights in a kitchen setting.
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Close-up selfie of an older couple smiling at night on a patio, with a tree and outdoor furniture in the background.
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Smiling elderly couple wearing warm hats indoors: man in a black knit beanie and glasses, woman in a gray Carhartt beanie and fuzzy coat.
Smiling family in a backyard: an elderly woman in a blue floral dress sits in a white chair while a couple stands behind with a baby in their arms.
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Older man with white beard asleep in a chair, wearing a Chevy Country T-shirt, while two large fluffy white dogs lie on his lap.
Older man with gray hair and glasses sits in a wooden chair in a cozy living room, wearing a plaid shirt and watching something to his left.
Older man with glasses cradling a sleeping baby in his arms on a maroon leather chair inside a home.
Older man with glasses resting in hospital bed, cuddling a small fluffy dog under a blanket, medical equipment visible nearby
Man wearing a red helmet-style mask indoors in a kitchen, standing in front of a fridge and colorful string lights overhead.
Smiling older couple posing outdoors with green trees in the background, close together in portrait.
Bride and groom kiss outdoors on their wedding day; bride wears a veil and pearl necklace, groom in a tuxedo with a boutonniere.
Smiling older couple taking a selfie outdoors on a hillside with a river in the background
Two people smiling for a selfie outdoors, a man with gray hair and glasses beside a woman wearing a headscarf and glasses by a lake park.
Smiling woman in a striped sunhat and glasses taking a selfie with a man behind her in a cream straw hat and pink shirt on a sunny street.
Older man in a blue floral shirt kneels beside a reclining bronze statue along a park path, with a plaque nearby.
Older man with glasses sits on a couch smiling as a white fluffy dog sits close in front of him, wearing a green collar.
Five people posing together at a sunny outdoor park festival, smiling with a crowd and tents in the background.
Grandfather with white hair and glasses hugs a girl in a blue basketball jersey in a cozy kitchen setting.
Older couple dancing closely at a wedding reception; the bride in a white dress with veil and the groom in a suit smiling at each other.
Two older men in suits posing for a selfie at a formal event; boutonniere on left, yellow tie, drink in hand visible below.
Smiling older man with gray hair and glasses in a dark suit posing for a selfie with a smiling woman in a pink sweater.
Three smiling adults posing for a photo at a formal event: an older man in a gray suit, a woman in a red dress, and a man in a dark suit with glasses.
A man in a suit and glasses stands with four children on the front steps of a brick house, posing for a family photo.
Two smiling men in suits posing for a photo at an indoor event; one holds a beer cup.
Two men indoors posing with a small fluffy white dog; younger man in a white shirt and older man with glasses and a brown sweater nearby.
A couple embraces indoors near a wall clock, the woman in a white lace dress and the man in dark clothing.
Two people take a playful close-up selfie indoors, both puckering lips at the camera while leaning in together.
Smiling man and woman sit at an outdoor cafe table, two drinks with a pink flower garnish against a brick wall behind them.
Older couple sharing a kiss outdoors, smiling with arms around each other in a green setting.
Group of six adults posing together in a backyard, smiling under leafy trees on a sunny day.
Two people wearing sunglasses take a sunny selfie at a marina with boats in the background, blue sky above.
Six adults stand in a row indoors, smiling and posing for a casual group photo with posters and shelves in the background.
Three adults posing outdoors on a sunny day, smiling; a man holds a coffee cup while two friends hug and pose for the selfie-like photo, wearing casual jackets and sunglasses.
Smiling couple taking a selfie in a park with green trees and red picnic tables behind them to the right.
Smiling couple taking a selfie outdoors by a lake under a clear blue sky; man wearing a black cap and sunglasses, woman in a teal patterned top.
Top-down view of three pairs of navy blue sneakers with white laces standing on a gravel path, grass at the edges.
Two adults take a sunny park selfie; man with glasses on the left and a smiling woman with short grey hair and sunglasses on the right, green trees in the background.
Man in a blue striped polo and cap touches a mounted moose head in an antique shop.
Man wearing a dark cap and polo shirt stands in an antique shop, gesturing with his hands as taxidermied animals and shelves surround him.
Couple taking a sunny lakeside selfie; woman wears a wide-brim hat and sunglasses, man beside her wearing a dark cap and striped shirt by the water.
Two smiling people pose for a sunny outdoor selfie; man in a dark cap and sunglasses, woman in a straw hat and sunglasses nearby.
Nine people of varying ages posing together in a living room, smiling at the camera with a sofa and artwork in the background.
Two people take a close-up selfie under a dark wooden pavilion, with other diners in the background.
Older man in a plaid cap and sunglasses sits on the grass, surrounded by fluffy white dogs in a garden.
Older man with glasses and a plaid cap sits on the grass in a backyard, wearing a denim shirt and black leather vest, smiling as two fluffy white dogs nuzzle him.
Two smiling people posing together outdoors: a young woman with glasses beside an older man in a leather jacket in front of a wooden building.
Older man with a white beard wearing a black helmet and leather vest sits on a silver motorcycle in a driveway under a canopy.
Older man wearing a cap and glasses stands in front of a chaotic pile of wooden chairs in a workshop.
Smiling elderly man in glasses and denim jacket sits with his arm around an elderly woman in an orange cardigan on a patterned sofa at home.
Smiling older couple wearing sunglasses pose for a selfie in a sunny park; man with white hair and mustache in a tropical shirt, woman with burgundy hair in a black top.
Older man wearing glasses sits in a leopard‑print chair with three fluffy white dogs on his lap and nearby.
Young woman and older man posing on a bench outdoors under a large tree; she’s making bunny ears behind his head.
Three people sit on a stone bench outdoors under a large tree, smiling at the camera.] ,
Three people posing outdoors; man with sunglasses left, woman in a floral top center, and a younger woman with glasses on the right flashing peace signs.
Smiling couple on a wooden boardwalk, surrounded by green foliage; woman wears a pink floral top, man in a black shirt with glasses.
Smiling couple standing together on a wooden path surrounded by green foliage; man in a black shirt and glasses, woman in a pink floral top with short purple hair and glasses.
Smiling older man with gray hair and black glasses standing in a green forest. (informative)
Man with glasses in a black shirt, standing in dense green forest, chin resting on his knuckles, looking upward thoughtfully.
Smiling older man with gray beard wearing a dark cap, green glasses, and a black hoodie, posing for a close-up portrait against a blurred background.
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Krause Funeral Home New Berlin
12401 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
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Thursday 7/2, 4:00 pm - 6:45 pm
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Krause Funeral Home New Berlin
12401 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
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Thursday 7/2, 7:00 pm
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Richard J. Hammond Passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026, age 80. Devoted, most loving husband and best friend of Dharma “Sweetie” (nee Guerrero) for 32 years. Loving dad of Anthony Hammond, John Hammond, Debbie (Greg) Zalewski, Andrea (partner, Aaron Schwiesow) Smokovicz, Jay Hammond, Arielle (Christian) Staal and Annabelle (Ryan) Walkoe. Proud grandpa of LukeContinue Reading

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Pancho Gonzalez and Family left a message on July 1, 2026:
With deepest Sympathy, Wishing you Comfort Peace and Strength in the days to come.
Rhonda, Randy, Jeanne, PJ, Andrew, and Johnny left a message on July 2, 2026:
Our condolences to Richard's family and friends. May our Lord help your grieving. We have known Tony and Luke for a long time.
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Anonymous left a message on July 2, 2026:
So sorry for your loss. Richard was a wonderful man. I will remember him as funny and caring.
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Arielle & Annabelle: Thinking of you with love. May this tree honor your dad's memory and bring comfort for years to come.
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FOR OUR BELOVED FATHER. Love ALL of your children: Tony, John,Debbie, Andrea, Jay,Arielle and Annabelle
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