Hammer Laughlin
August 19, 2018
Hammer Laughlin, 58, passed away August 19, 2018 at the VA Hospital in Des Moines.
Hammer was born August 30, 1959 in Des Moines to Donald and JonnaDeane (Watson) Laughlin. He served in the United States Navy from 1978 to 1987. Hammer was an avid Cleveland Browns fan.
Hammer is survived by his loving wife, Mindy; children, Marina Yelko, Chase Fust, JonnaDeane Laughlin, Dalton Laughlin, Cleveland Laughlin and Sailor Laughlin; grandchildren, Jaden and Aliah; brother, Michael (Delia) Laughlin; sisters, Kellie (Richard) Huffman and Shannon Gabriel; and a host of extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Thomas Laughlin; and his sister, Martie Appel.
A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, August 24, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with prayers and eulogy at 4:00 p.m. in the lower Parish Hall at Christ the King Catholic Church, 5711 SW 9th Street.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
amy schultz
08/24/2018
Mindy my heart goes out to you and your kids. Hammer was a great person. sending love and prayers your way.
Julie Laurenti
08/23/2018
Remembering all the great times during our high school days. May you rest in peace, Hammer, and God Bless you.
Valerie Gale
08/22/2018
Hammer, I remember our many football parties. Eating great food and having drinks. Wed so much fun. Also laughing and joking at are own individual character flaws. Trying to find the meaning of life. What stands out the most was the last time I saw you. You told me I was amazing and you loved my book. Always encouraging someone was your greatest gift. Fly high my beautiful friend. Ill miss you. Youre free now. I love you Val.
Marty Kohrs
08/22/2018
Mindy my heart goes out to you and the family. I didnt know Hammer that well, but breaks my heart all the same.
All my love.
Aunt Jann and Uncle Clint
08/22/2018
We are sorry for your sudden loss. Love and prayer to you all.
Shannon Laughlin, Chris and Nicolle Burr, Philip B
08/22/2018
To Mindy and to Mindy and Hammer's Children
You have our deepest sympathy and prayers, Hammer was the best. May God's strength and loving grace surround you and give you comfort and peace!! You are all loved and we are keeping you all in prayer. Hammer is loved and will be missed.
Shannon Laughlin
Christopher Burr
Nicolle Burr
Philip Burr
Veronika Laughlin
Curt and Jane Brookhart
08/22/2018
Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Shannon Laughlin
08/22/2018
My brother, My world!!! My heart just aches!! I will never forget our last talk together last Father's Day when I had to come to bury my biological dad, THANK YOU!!! I could never honor you enough for the love, support and guidance you always gave me!! Your heart was just far too big for your body babe, now, you are our Guardian Angel, protecting and loving us from above!!! Fly High Hammer, love you forever, Puss.