Herbert Gregg "Herbie" Hamilton

Hobart, Indiana

Herbert Gregg "Herbie" Hamilton, age 82, a longtime resident of Hobart passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2010. He was born on June 18, 1928 in Gary, Indiana the son of Cecil and Alice Hamilton. Herb was a Hobart High School graduate. Herb proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. Herb was married to Ruth Catherine "Rikki" Plesset. Herb worked as a carpenter for Carpenter's Union Local # 1005 and he was the owner of Hamilton Cabinets. Herb was a member of the V.F.W. Post # 5365. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed traveling. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and a friend to all.

Herb is survived by his loving family; daughter Lisa (Fred) Somers, Hobart, sons Timothy (Pam) Hamilton, Troy, MO, Scott Hamilton, Anchorage, AK, Corey (Elaine) Hamilton, Springboro, OH, Mark (Donna) Hamilton, Pleasanton CA, and Thomas (Sara) Hamilton, Pigeon Forge, TN, grandchildren Jamie, Kelly, Sean, Brendan, A.J., T.J., Taylor, Presley, Amanda, and Alyssa, great-grandchildren Britny, Ryan, and Adam, brothers Cecil "Bud" Hamilton, Charles (Avis) Hamilton, and Arthur (Juanita) Hamilton, and other loving family and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Ruth "Rikki" Hamilton, his granddaughter Jennifer M. "Jennie" Hamilton, and his brother Robert Hamilton.

A visitation for Herbert G. Hamilton will be held from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Sunday, October 31, 2010 at Rees Funeral Home – Hobart Chapel, 600 West Old Ridge Road, Hobart. A Veterans of Foreign War Service will be offered at 5:00 pm. Cremation will follow. Memorials in Herb's memory may be made to the Hobart Park Department for a memorial brick. For further information please call Rees Funeral Home at (219) 942-2109 or online at www.reesfuneralhomes.com.