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Raymond H. Brummer, 88, entered his eternal home carried by angels early Wednesday morning, January 27, 2010. He left his earthly home in rural Dieterich at 4:30 a.m. surrounded by his wife and children. Ray had prayed every day for a happy death and got his wish with God by his side.
He was born on December 16, 1921 in Bishop Creek. He married Pauline A. Schumacher on October 2, 1946. He was a member of St. Isidore Parish (St. Aloysius) and a trustee for 18 years at St. Aloysius Catholic Church. He was a member of the Teutopolis Knights of Columbus Council #2874 for 65 years and a Fourth Degree member for 50 years. He was president for 17 years and board member for 34 years for Home Farmers Mutual Insurance in Teutopolis. He was also a trustee for Bishop Township for 39 years, and a 4 year member of the FHA board.
Survivors include his wife, Pauline, of rural Dieterich (Bishop Creek); sons, Mike (wife Donna), Kenny (wife Judy), and Mark (wife Linda), all of rural Dieterich; daughters, Sr. Renita Brummer, OSF of Springfield, Betty (Bob) Zumbahlen and Maria (Sam) Probst, both of Sigel, and Theresa (Larry) Funneman of Teutopolis; brother, Clete (wife Agnes) of rural Dieterich; sisters-in-law, Beulah Brummer of Olney and Dorothy Pruemer of Effingham; 34 grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; 1 daughter, Renita; 2 grandchildren, Dana Brummer and Michael Robert Zumbahlen; 1 brother, Leonard; and 7 sisters, Florence Pruemer, Emma Brummer, Dorothy Deters, Helen Beckman, Gertrude Goeckner, Marie Brummer, and Anna Mae Jansen.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 30, 2010 at St. Isidore Catholic Church in Bishop Creek with burial at St. Aloysius Cemetery in Bishop Creek. Visitation was from 3:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday at the church. A 6:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus rosary with Fourth Degree rites was followed immediately by a parish wake service.
Memorials may be made to the Franciscan Missionary Union or donor's choice.
Ray was very family oriented and they were all very important to him. He loved being a farmer, living and working closely to the center of his deep faith. Ray also believed a good sense of humor was important in everyday life.
Raymond H. Brummer, 88, entered his eternal home carried by angels early Wednesday morning, January 27, 2010. He left his earthly home in rural Dieterich at 4:30 a.m. surrounded by his wife and children. Ray had prayed every day for a happy death and got his wish with God by his side.
He was born on December 16, 1921 in Bishop Creek. He married Pauline A. Schumacher on October 2, 1946. He was a member of St. Isidore Parish (St. Aloysius) and a trustee for 18 years at St. Aloysius Catholic Church. He was a member of the Teutopolis Knights of Columbus Council #2874 for 65 years and a Fourth Degree member for 50 years. He was president for 17 years and board member for 34 years for Home Farmers Mutual Insurance in Teutopolis. He was also a trustee for Bishop Township for 39 years, and a 4 year member of the FHA board.
Survivors include his wife, Pauline, of rural Dieterich (Bishop Creek); sons, Mike (wife Donna), Kenny (wife Judy), and Mark (wife Linda), all of rural Dieterich; daughters, Sr. Renita Brummer, OSF of Springfield, Betty (Bob) Zumbahlen and Maria (Sam) Probst, both of Sigel, and Theresa (Larry) Funneman of Teutopolis; brother, Clete (wife Agnes) of rural Dieterich; sisters-in-law, Beulah Brummer of Olney and Dorothy Pruemer of Effingham; 34 grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; 1 daughter, Renita; 2 grandchildren, Dana Brummer and Michael Robert Zumbahlen; 1 brother, Leonard; and 7 sisters, Florence Pruemer, Emma Brummer, Dorothy Deters, Helen Beckman, Gertrude Goeckner, Marie Brummer, and Anna Mae Jansen.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 30, 2010 at St. Isidore Catholic Church in Bishop Creek with burial at St. Aloysius Cemetery in Bishop Creek. Visitation was from 3:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday at the church. A 6:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus rosary with Fourth Degree rites was followed immediately by a parish wake service.
Memorials may be made to the Franciscan Missionary Union or donor's choice.
Ray was very family oriented and they were all very important to him. He loved being a farmer, living and working closely to the center of his deep faith. Ray also believed a good sense of humor was important in everyday life.
