Angela Lammers

Angela Rose Lammers (Hermiller), formerly of Ottawa, Ohio, died on July 19, 2020, in Ocala, Florida, at age 96. Her smile and cheerful attitude will be greatly missed. She was the matriarch of a family of five boys, 15 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren. She liked to say that "God blessed me with five boys and a birthday they can all remember (July 4)."Ann was a member of the greatest generation, born on July 4, 1924, in Ottawa, Ohio, to John Hermiller and Clara Hermiller (Maas). She married her high school sweetheart, Donald Wesley Lammers, on April 22, 1946, and they enjoyed 67 years together until his death on July 23, 2013. During that time, they raised five children: Douglas J. Lammers (Susan Hennessey) of Saint Augustine, Florida; Steven R. Lammers (Leah Risser) of Canton, Georgia; Philip K. Lammers (Joy Henderson) of Cleveland Heights, Ohio; Guy W. Lammers (Brenda Young) of Mantua, Ohio; Bruce P. Lammers (Kathy Anspach) of Ocala, Florida.Ann worked several secretarial jobs while in Ottawa, including secretary to the principal of Ottawa Elementary and Ottawa-Glandorf High School, from which she retired in 1987. Shortly thereafter, she moved to Ocala, Florida to be close to her son Doug (Veterinarian and previous owner of Companion Animal Clinic) and his children. Another son, Bruce, moved to Ocala a few years later. She played an important role throughout both their lives and their children's lives. Family was important to her, and she stayed connected to both her children and grandchildren throughout her life. Her faith was another important part of her life, providing her with a strong moral foundation. In Ottawa, she attended Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church. In Florida, she belonged to St. Joseph of the Forest Mission and Our Lady of the Springs Catholic Church, both in Silver Springs. Among her hobbies were gardening and golfing, which she participated in into her 80s. She played with a ladies golf group at the Ocala Golf Club, who were known for their post-golf coffee hour and not keeping score.Burial will be in Good Shepherd Cemetery, Ocala, Florida. Funeral arrangements are being conducted by Roberts of Ocala Funeral Home (www.robertsfunerals.com). In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Interfaith Emergency Services, Ocala, Florida (Iesmarion.org) or Brother's Keepers (http://bkocala.org). Both are catholic relief organizations.Grandchildren, in birth order, are Melissa Walker (husband Tony; children Spencer, Sierra), Eric Lammers (wife Michelle; Dalton, Lauren), Kevin Lammers (fiance Kirsten) Sean Lammers (Kira; Crosby, Wesley), Neil Lammers (Jaclyn; Olivia), Alexandria Cooper (Shane; Wesley, Simon, Connor), Meredith Simmons (Marty; Luke, Matthew), Rheta McKnight (Doug; Hudson), Courtney Connor (Drew), Vant Lammers, Kylie Boehler (Michael; Samuel), Donald Lammers, Ryan Lammers, Thomas Lammers, and Savanna Lammers.She is also survived by her sisters Mildred Agner (Ottawa) and Mary Elizabeth (Toots) Dubbs (formerly Wray) of Bowling Green, Ohio. Her brothers, Hank Hermiller and Robert J. Hermiller, both of Ottawa, are deceased.

Angela Lammers

July 4, 1924 - July 19, 2020