Nora Jean Hammerschmidt, 86, of Plainville, KS, passed away surrounded by loved ones, on May 11, 2025, at the Rooks County Health Center in Plainville.
She was born on December 5, 1938, in Hays, Kansas, to Phillip Sr. and Ludwina (Dinkel) Rohr. Nora grew up in Hays and married the love of her life, Ernest "Ernie" J. Hammerschmidt, on May 12, 1956. Together, they built a life full of hard work and cherished memories, raising six children: Roger, Gene, Cheryl, Marchelle, Ernie Jr., and Lenee.
Nora’s journey through life was marked by her dedication to family and business. She began as a homemaker, then worked at H&H Well Service, Travenol and later in real estate, before joining her husband in managing their business, Hammerschmidt Fishing Tools, from which she eventually retired. She was a proud member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and a devoted member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Nora found joy in reading, coin collecting, and investing in land, a reflection of her sharp mind and entrepreneurial spirit.
Nora is survived by her children, Gene (Jung) Hammerschmidt of Phoenix, AZ, Cheryl (Kent) Seirer of Russell, KS, Lenee (Ty) Horting of Plainville, and Ernie Hammerschmidt Jr of Plainville; brother, Bernard Rohr of Palm Springs, CA; sisters, Delores (Sheldon) Tripp of Edmond, OK, Lucille Smith of Edmond, OK, Theresa (Richard) Coffenbow of Edmond, OK, and Carol (David) King of Arvada, CO; four grandchildren, Julie (Tony) Markel, Karen (Luke) Keller, Mykeltie (Jake) Schoenfeld, and Brylee Horting; and five great-grandchildren, Kenna, Kimber, Chet, Brynn, and Sutton.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Phillip and Ludwina; husband, Ernie Hammerschmidt; son, Roger; infant daughter, Marchelle; brothers, Marvin, Phillip Jr, LaVern Rohr, and infant brother, Ernest; and sisters, Genavieve Rohr, Alfrieda Wiesner, Catherine Lane, Lorene Snow, and Anna Wilcoxon.
Nora will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 10:30 AM at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church with burial to follow at the church cemetery in Plainville. Visitation will be at the church on Friday, 6-8PM with a Vigil & Rosary Service at 7PM.
Memorials are suggested to Rooks County Health Center or Sacred Heart Music & Liturgy and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd, Plainville, KS 67663.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.plumeroverlease.com