HAMERSKY, Richard Lee 1937-2009 Richard was born on June 26, 1937, in Maryville, MO, to Mr. & Mrs. Aloysius Hamersky. Passed away July 30, 2009 at his home with his wife and family at his side. He is survived by his wife Nancy M. Hamersky of 11 years, five children, Deanna Seay, John Hamersky (Amy), Aloysius Hamersky, Raeanna Despain (David) and Louanna Hamersky, two step children, Yvette Anderson-Lerch (Randy), William Briscoe (Michele Raschka) all of Spokane. He also is survived by two bothers Victor Hamersky (Edwina) of Topeka, KS, Francis Hamersky (Lois) of Imperial Beach, CA. Two sisters Christine Nigh of Allentown, PA, Phyllis Phillips (George) of Blues Springs, MO, as well as 17 grandchildren and two great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Aloyisus Hamersky, sisters Isabella Babcock, Armelia Hamersky, Dorothy Gray and two daughters Mary Louise & Mary Regina Hamersky. He was a Deputy Sheriff in Atchinson, KS, before moving to Spokane in 1964. He graduated from ACCHS, Effingham. He served in the army from 1955 to 1963, (Korean and Vietnam wars). He was active in community as a PTA president of Logan Elementary, Scout Master and Cub Master of Pack 227 at Logan, as well as Pack 205 at St. Al's. His love was baseball, he sponsored his own teams and coached them, The Little Warriors, The King Cobras, Movin on, and Discover Home Miners. One of his teams won the city championship game in 1976. He was also a member of the Dahlia Society which he grew many and entered them in the fair for many years. Graveside services will be held August 12, 2009 at 10:00 a.m., Fairmount Memorial Park, 5200 W. Wellesley, Spokane, WA. Donations can be made to the American Cancer Society. COMMUNITY CREMATION SERVICE 4407 N. Division #103 Spokane, WA 99207 Published on 8/9/2009 Spokesman-Review