Eugene C Hammling

Eugene Charles Hammling, 75, Bismarck, ND, died at his home on February 2, 2012. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 pm Monday, February 6, at Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, 519 Raymond St, Bismarck, with Rev. John Guthrie officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Bismarck. Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm until 6:00 pm Sunday, February 5, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 2302 E Divide Avenue, Bismarck, where a vigil/rosary will begin at 4:00 pm. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church. Eugene was born May 13, 1936, at St. Alexius Hospital in Bismarck, ND, the son of Leo and Rose Heidt Hammling. He attended St. Mary's Grade School and graduated from St. Mary's High School. Eugene served four years in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged in January 1961. He was employed by Super Valu Stores Inc. and retired after 37 years of service. He lived most of his life in Bismarck. Eugene met the love of his life, Blanche Barta in December 1958 and they were married on June 17, 1961, in Dickinson, ND. Eugene and Blanche had three children and five grandchildren. Eugene was very much a family man and enjoyed doing things as a family. He loved to share stories of his life in the Navy and his life in Bismarck with his wife Blanche and his family. He also enjoyed fishing, woodworking, reading and music. Eugene was a member of the Retired Teamsters, Amvets, Elks, and the Knights of Columbus. This past June a milestone was reached when Eugene and Blanche celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a beautiful celebration put on by their children. Eugene is survived by his wife, Blanche, Bismarck; his son, Kyle, Bismarck; his daughters, Corinne Michael Bell, Alma, NE, and Michelle Jim Fitterer, Bismarck; five grandchildren, Morgan, Monica and Matthew Bell and Sarah and Ryan Fitterer; sister, Ann Clooten, Bismarck; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, John and Lillian Wolff, Dickinson; and sister-in-law, Ann and Joe Jochim, Bismarck. He was preceded in death by his parents; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Catherine and Frank Barta; brother, Leo; two infant brothers; brother-in-law, Leroy Clooten; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ludwig and Martha Barta. Eugene will be greatly missed by his wife, family and friends.

Eugene C Hammling

May 13, 1936 - February 2, 2012