Wayne Eugene Hamann, age 92, of Davenport, passed away Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, at Silvercrest Garner Senior Living, Davenport. Cremation rites have been accorded. A private family service will be held at Silvercrest Garner Assisted Living. Memorials may be made to the Walcott American Legion Post #548. Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com.
Wayne was born on April 16, 1933, the son of Lothar and Velma (Schreck) Hamann in Hudson, Iowa. He graduated from Davenport High School with the Class of 1951. He married Darlene Hamann on May 19, 1956, in Davenport. Wayne proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War.
Wayne devoted his working life as a machinist for HON in Muscatine, where he was known for his strong work ethic and dedication, retiring in 2000. Wayne was a member of The Quad-City Times Plus 60 Club, the Walcott Community Club, and the Walcott American Legion Post #548, where he valued his community involvement and friendships.
He loved to travel and visited 43 destinations throughout his life, including witnessing a space shuttle launch at Cape Canaveral in Florida and attending St. Louis Cardinals Spring Training. A devoted fan, he proudly supported the St. Louis Cardinals and the Iowa Hawkeyes. Wayne and his wife, Darlene, spent ten years wintering in Casa Grande, Ariz., enjoying their time there together. In his spare time, he enjoyed golfing and playing cards. Above all else, Wayne cherished his family, who were the center of his life and his greatest joy.
Wayne will be lovingly remembered by his loving wife of almost 70 years, Darlene; two sons, Chuck (Terrie) Hamann of East Moline, and Dale (Agnes) Hamann of Antilope, Calif.; five grandsons, Josh (Keira) Hamann, Tim (Kara) Hamman, Brandan (Tamara) Hamann, Kevin (Rian) Hamann and Patrick (Gergana) Hamann; nine great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Lorraine Buesing and Judy Hanner.
Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Lothar and Velma; son, Jon Hamann; sister and brother-in-law, Barb and Chuck Kuehl; and brother-in-law, Dallas Buesing.
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