Gerald R. "Jerry" Hammel, age 87, husband of Mary E. (Puhl) Hammel, of Royersford, passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2018 at Phoenixville Hospital-Tower Health.

Born on October 17, 1931 in Parker Ford, he was a son of the late William and Catherine (Reightnour) Hammel. Jerry served in the Army during the Korean War.

Mr. Hammel worked as a Machinist for many years at Spring City Foundry before retiring.

He was a member of Linfield U.C.C., Buckwalter Post 0164 American Legion, Royersford and Liberty Fire Company, Spring City, PA .

He is survived by a sister-in-law, Ann Hammel, of Bechtelsville, PA, many Nieces, Nephews and Great Nieces and Nephews. He was pre-deceased by siblings: Carolyn Shingle, Gladys Ludy and William, David and Horace Hammel.

His Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 11:00 am at Cattermole-Klotzbach Funeral Home, 600 Washington, Royersford, PA. Calling time is from 10-11 AM. Burial will be in Limerick Garden of Memories. Online condolences may be offered at www.royersfordfuneralhome.com.