Richard A Mumm Sr., 16 June 1941 - 16 Feb 2008

MUMM, FURMAN

Posted By: Netha M Meyer (email)
Date: 2/24/2008 at 12:54:24

Richard A. Mumm Sr., 66, of 61 Devonwood Ave. SW, died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008, in his home following a brief illness. Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by Pastor Glenn High of Shellsburg Grace Trinity Church. The family will greet friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial: Pilot Grove Cemetery, Williamsburg.

Survivors include his children, Richard (Michele) Mumm Jr. of Walford and Todd (Deanne) Mumm of Parnell; six grandchildren, Avery, McKenna, Bryson and Braden Mumm, Amanda and Katie Glandorf; two brothers, Larry (Judy) Mumm of Shellsburg and Floyd (Bev) Mumm of Cedar Rapids; a sister, Bonnie Mumm of Cedar Rapids; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Richard was born June 16, 1941, the son of Vermillon and Helen (Furman) Mumm in Williamsburg, Iowa. A 1959 Marion High School graduate, he worked for Goss Graphics, retiring after 36 years of service. Richard enjoyed racing, football — especially the Packers — and was an avid Hawkeye fan. He also enjoyed his pool, cooking, entertaining and loved spending time with his family and friends. Richard was a member of the Local 831 Machinist Union.

A memorial fund has been established in memory of Richard.

Cedar Rapids Gazette, Feb 19, 2008, pg 4b
Williamsburg Journal Tribune, Feb 21, 2008, pg 11