Lee Hammond

LA SALLE - Roger Lee Hammond, age 70, of La Salle, MN, passed away on September 18, 2024.

A Celebration of Life service will be held for Lee at 2:00 PM on Friday, October 18th, 2024, at Cornerstone United Methodist Church in Lake Crystal (980 South Main Street, Lake Crystal, MN 56055) with Pastor Chad Setter officiating. Visitation will take place at the church one hour prior to the service.

A private family burial will take place at Jerusalem Cemetery in rural Lake Crystal, MN.

Roger Lee Hammond was born on December 26th, 1953, to Roger and Grace (Sherry) Hammond in Mankato, MN. He was a graduate of Lake Crystal High School, class of 1972. Following high school, he served in the US Navy for a year before his honorable discharge. Lee was a dedicated over-the-road truck driver for many years, and later in life shifted gears to driving locally for Mathiowetz Construction.

Known for his infectious laugh and generous spirit, Lee was the kind of person who was there when you needed him. He had a stubborn streak that endeared him to friends and family alike, and those who knew him will remember him as a good guy with a big heart. Lee enjoyed spending time at home where there was always a fresh cut bouquet of flowers on the table, a good drink and a favorite TV show on. His home was filled with antiques and vintage memorabilia that he collected over the years. His passion for classic cars and trucks kept him constantly tinkering on his vehicles, a hobby that brought him much joy.

Lee cherished his family deeply and is survived by his daughters, Jennifer (Matt) Cooper, Jessica (Val) Omvig, and Shoshonna (Dave) Roberts; grandchildren, Mackenzie Lancaster, Raef Omvig, Emma Omvig, Dawson Cooper, Karson Cooper, and Kailey Cooper; one great-grandchild on the way; sisters, Ingrid Oswald and Shoshonna (Rodney) Oswald, along with other relatives and friends who will miss him dearly.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roger and Grace; brother, Loel; and his former wife, Carol Hammond.