Remington David Whalen

Remington D. Whalen, 4 month old son of Christa Hammel and Paul Whalen of Decorah, IA, was welcomed into the arms of the Lord and his heavenly family on Thursday, August 4, 2016. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 9th, at 10:30 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon, IA, with Fr. Mark Osterhaus officiating. Burial will be at St. Mary's Hanover Cemetery, rural Waukon. Friends may call from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Monday at Martin Funeral Home in Waukon, where there will be a 4:00 pm scripture service.

Remington David Whalen was born March 14, 2016, in Decorah, IA, and was baptized on June 14 at St. Mary's Hanover Catholic Church in rural Waukon, IA. He was a precious little boy with the most beautiful eyes who was always smiling. Remington loved people, especially his siblings and liked watching them play. He also liked being outside, going for lawn mower rides, and watching the leaves blow and rustle. Recently, Remington discovered he loved the taste of watermelon and sweet corn. He was a happy baby and was always very content amid a busy household.

Surviving family include his parents Christa Hammel and Paul Whalen and siblings Sophia, Max, Brycen, and Brynlee of Decorah; grandparents: David and Karla Hammel of Dorchester, IA, and David and Shirley Whalen of Harmony, MN; great-grandfather Ralph Hammel, Sr.; six aunts: Bethany (Eric) Dunbar, Leanna (Bryce) Hendrick, Shelby (Matt) Preston, Jodi (Neal) Schilling, Julie (Blaine) Christopher, and Anita (Jason) Young; an uncle Dylan (Myriah Groth) Hammel; and cousins: Ava Green, Jack Dunbar, Hayden, Kade, and baby Hendrick, Eleanora and baby Preston, and Brooke, Blair, and Blake Schilling.

He was preceded by great-grandparents: Emmett and Betty Howe, Stella Hammel, Paul and Zola Whalen, and Ven and Agnes Beckman; two great-uncles Kevin Howe and Steven Hammel; and a great-aunt Paulette Henry.

Honorary casketbearers are Remington's aunts, uncles, and cousins. Casketbearers are Eric Dunbar and Blaine Christopher.