George Albert Hammes

Most Reverend

George Albert Hammes
Bishop of Superior
ChurchCatholic Church
DioceseDiocese of Superior
AppointedMarch 28, 1960
In officeMay 24, 1960—June 27, 1985
PredecessorJoseph John Annabring
SuccessorRaphael Michael Fliss
Previous post(s)Chancellor La Crosse Diocese
Orders
OrdinationMay 22, 1937
ConsecrationMay 24, 1960
Bishop of Superior
by Archbishop Egidio Vagnozzi United States apostolic delegate
Personal details
Born(1911-09-11)September 11, 1911
St. Joseph, Wisconsin, United States
DiedApril 11, 1993(1993-04-11) (aged 81)
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States
BuriedCalvary Cemetery, Superior
DenominationCatholic Church
ParentsAugust and Caroline (Schumacher) Hammes
OccupationCatholic Bishop

George Albert Hammes (September 11, 1911 – April 11, 1993) was an American bishop in the Roman Catholic Church. He served as Bishop of Superior from 1960 to 1985.