Vicki Sue Hammer

Vicki "Sue" (Reece) Hammer, age 82, entered into eternal rest on March 27, 2025. She was born November 25, 1942, in Concordia, Kansas to Jack and Alice (Neilson) Reece.

Sue grew up in Scandia, Kansas, and went on to attend Kansas State University for 3 years. She transferred to Fort Hays State University where she completed her Bachelors and Masters degrees.

In July of 1963, Sue was united in marriage to Harold "Gene" Hammer. From this union, Amy was born.

Sue was an educator and provided 40-plus years of education at Pike Valley Junior High, Pike Valley High School, and Cloud County Community College. During her career, she taught English, Social Studies, Psychology, and Human Growth and Development.

Sue is survived by her daughter, Amy (Flint) Steeples, Spring, Texas; sister, Linda Hammer; granddaughter, Holly Steeples, Tyler, Texas; grandson, Nolan Steeples, Bethany, Oklahoma, and many special nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold "Gene" Hammer; parents, Jack and Alice (Neilson) Reece; and brother, Carl Reece.

A private family burial will be held at the Norway Community Cemetery.

A Celebration of Life will also be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Norway Community Center in Norway, Kansas.

Memorials are requested to the Pike Valley Foundation. They may be sent directly to the foundation at Swedish American State Bank, 324 Liberty Street, Courtland, KS 66939 or through the secure portal linked below.

Condolences may be mailed to Amy and Flint Steeples, 6823 Antique Cedar Lane, Spring, TX 77389 or left at www.tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com.

Pike Valley Foundation Donation Portal, https://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_7a8ea2fc-1070-11ea-a065-02c84ba2543a&WidgetId=35840

Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home is assisting the Hammer family with arrangements.