Kumm, Patricia Jean (Christensen) (1934 - 2024)

KUMM, CHRISTENSEN, MURPHY, TRIMBATH, ARNOLD, BRINGAZE, WHITE

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 2/11/2024 at 14:07:09

Name of deceased: Patricia Jean Kumm (nee Christensen)

Aged: 89 yrs, 1 mo, 17 days

Residence: Harlan, Shelby County, IA

Born: Dec. 16, 1934; rural Prairie Rose Lake, Shelby County, IA

Died: Feb. 2, 2024; Atlantic Specialty Care, Atlantic, Cass County, IA

Funeral services: Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024; Immanuel Lutheran Church, Harlan, IA

Survived by: Husband of 69 years, Derald Kumm of Harlan, IA; children, Robin (spouse, Terry) Murphy of Parkville, MO, Trudy Trimbath of Fort Collins, CO, and Dr. James (spouse, Niki) Kumm of Webster City, IA; grandchildren, Joe (spouse, Brit) Trimbath, Megan Kumm, and Max Kumm; 4 step-grandchildren, Sean Michael (spouse, Ericka) Murphy, Travis Murphy, Hailee (spouse, John) Arnold, and Hannah (spouse, Tanner) Bringaze; great-grandchild, Lochlan Trimbath; step-great-grandchildren, Shannon Murphy, Scarlett Arnold, Henry Arnold; nieces; nephews; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, Walter and Margaret (nee White) Christensen; son-in-law, Brian Trimbath

Education: Attended 3 different country schools in Jackson Township, Shelby County, IA, and graduated from Harlan (IA) High School, Class of 1954

Religious affiliation: Member, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Harlan, IA, and a member of the choir there

Military service: n/a

Marriage: Derald Kumm; Nov. 7, 1954; Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Jacksonville, Shelby County, IA

Employment: She had begun working for Nelson Motors while in high school and continued until the business closed. She was then employed by the Baptist Memorial Home (later becoming Elm Crest Retirement Center), Harlan, IA; she was the office manager at Elm Crest for more than 40 years, enjoying her job and the residents.

Hobbies/Interests: Enjoyed music. She was a member of the Harlan Community Chorus, and the Goldenaires Music group; member, "Red Hat Ladies" club; member, Gardening Angels Club; volunteered chairing the Soup Supper and Alzheimers walk for numerous years, and worked with Christmas lighting around the square. Mostly, she loved watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren perform, sing, or play sports. Patti enjoyed spending time in the Colorado Rockies (Estes Park), shopping and enjoying the scenery.

Sources: kjan.com; pauleyjones.com