Douglas Paul Hammargren, son of Evald Reuben and Clarice Marie (Paulson) Hammargren was born on February 14, 1948 in Red Oak, Iowa. He passed away on March 14, 2015, at the age of 67, at the Stanton Care Center in Stanton, Iowa, following a brief illness.

Growing up, Doug's early life was spent in Red Oak and Essex, Iowa. When Doug was less than two years old, his family moved to Essex where he attended the Essex Community Schools, graduating from Essex High School with the Class of 1967. Following high school, Doug enlisted in the United States Navy. He proudly served during Vietnam, attaining the rank of Boatswain's Mate Second Class. He was honorably discharged from the Navy on February 1, 1971.

Not long after his return from the Navy, Doug went to work at the Eaton Corporation in Shenandoah beginning in August of 1972. He worked there for over 30 years until retiring in February of 2003. Doug was a member of the St. John's Lutheran Church in Essex.

His military service meant a lot to him and he talked fondly of his memories in the Navy.

Preceding Doug in death were his parents, Evald and Clarice Marie Hammargren; and grandparents, Reuben and Anna Hammargren and Anton and Hilma Paulson. Survivors include his son, Brian Hammargren and his wife, Lisa and their children Andrew and Emily all of Stanton, Iowa; an aunt, June Ann Finch of Tampa, FL; other relatives and many friends.

Memorials may be directed to Disabled American Veterans.