Virgil Lynn Hamm, 81, Hays, died Saturday, Dec. 23, 2017 at Via Christi Nursing Home, Hays.

He was born July 23, 1936 in Fort Scott, Kansas. He married Allura (Steely) Hamm on Aug. 15, 1954.

He was employed as an assistant manager at Otasco in Wichita before moving to Hays in 1963. He became the manager/owner of the Hays Otasco store (Coast to Coast, Hamm’s True Value) for almost 50 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and watching the K.C. Royals. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Allura; three daughters, Brenda Epperson and husband Scott, Owasso, Oklahoma, Julia Kuntz and husband Andy, Hays, and Nikki Hamm, Enid, Oklahoma; three grandchildren, Heather Schmitz and Joshua Kuntz, Hays, and Garrett Epperson, Owasso, Oklahoma; two great-grandchildren, Savannah and Elijah Schmitz, Hays.

Condolences and visitation may be made in person to the family Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at North Oak Community Church, Hays.

Services will be at 9:00 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017 at North Oak Community Church, Hays. Viewing and burial services will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Old Mission Funeral Home, 3424 East 21st Street in Wichita.