Marie Hames, 104, Great Camp Supporter Passes (Iowa’s Oldest Married Couple 78.5 Years!)

Marie Hammes, 104, of Fairfield, IA has passed, with her memorials going to Camp Courageous (www.campcourageous.org/donate).  Marie is the mother of Honorary Board Member and Camp Courageous Foundation Board Member, Carol Vorhies, of Monticello.  Marie’s husband, Norbert Hammes lived to by 106 (MARCH 19, 1913 ~ JULY 3, 2019)!  Norbert and Marie were married 78 1/2 years!   At one time (and could still be), the longest married couple in the State of Iowa!  They were always very interested and supportive of Camp Courageous.  Camp’s sympathy goes out to Carol, along with her wonderful family, who, too, are very supportive of Camp Courageous.