Robert O. Hummer

Robert O. Hummer, MD 1914 ~ 2007

Robert O. Hummer, 92, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2007 at the home of his daughter, Jean Battaglia, Sandy. Robert (Doctor Bob) was born July 15, 1914, to Clifford A and Veleta B. Hummer in Cheyenne, Wyoming. He attended the University of Wyoming before going to Medical School in Louisville, Kentucky. He did his Residency in Toledo, Ohio. He met and married Elizabeth Bixler in 1940. To this union three children were born, Jean, Joan and Robert. Elizabeth passed away in 1973. Robert became the Superintendent at the Wyoming State Hospital in Evanston, Wyoming from 1940-1943. He began private practice in Kemmerer, Wyoming in 1943 where he practiced until 1971. His military draft into World War II was waived because there were 1500 coal miners that needed medical care. While practicing in Kemmerer he delivered over 2000 babies. In 1971 he moved to Salt Lake City where he practiced until 1974 when he returned to the Wyoming State Hospital. He retired in 1983. He married Adella Smith in January 1980. She passed away in January 2007. His retirement years were spent traveling, camping, fishing and hunting until his health began to fail. He lived at the Sublette Retirement Center in Pinedale, Wyoming until January 2007 when Adella passed away. He then moved to the home of his daughter Jean and husband Russ in Sandy until his death. He is survived by his daughter Jean (Russ) Battaglia and son Robert Hummer; grandchildren Michael (Michelle) Vestal, Major Michelle Vestal, Danielle Vestal, David (EJ) Vestal, Robert M. Hummer, Mark (Angie) Battaglia and Cheryl (Mike) Zdunich, and 10 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother, sister, wife Elizabeth, daughter Joan and wife Adella. Doctor Bob wished to be cremated with his remains returned to his beloved Wyoming. A private family memorial is being planned for this summer. The family wishes to thank the CareSource Hospice, especially the loving care provided by Yolanda, Ruth, and Regina. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the American Heart Association of CareSource Hospice. Condolences may be sent to: www.holbrookmortuary.com.