Monk Hemmer Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Monk Hemmer of Independence, Iowa, born in Bronx, New York, who passed away on November 7, 2025 at the age of 73. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Monk departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Monk may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Monk leaves behind.
He is survived by: his siblings, Connie Vanersvelde (Bob), Jim Hemmer (Tami), Jane Leaven (Michael), Holly Dudley (Ron), Mike Hemmer (Grace), Judy Beason, Molly Grober, Angela Stark (Doug) and Bruce Hemmer (Melitta). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
