Cyril J. Mumm

 Cyril J. Mumm, age 81, of Cassville, passed away on  Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, rural Lancaster. He was born on June 20, 1931, on the family farm near Cassville, the son of Fred and Cecelia (Dresen) Mumm. Cyril attended country school and St. Charles Catholic School. He served his country in the National Guard. On April 29, 1952, Cyril was united in marriage to Alvina Meyer at St. Marys Catholic Church in Bloomington. After their marriage the couple farmed his family farm for many years. Cyril was drafted during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged in 1954. In 1986, he and Alvina moved into Cassville where Cyril enjoyed woodworking. He also enjoyed playing cards, especially Euchre and 500. Cyril liked putting puzzles together and taking bus trips with Alvina. His greatest joy was his family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Cyril was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church and the Catholic Knights.

Survivors include his loving wife, Alvina Mumm, Lancaster; their children: Ruth (Mark) Adrian, Cassville; CarolynKay (Stan) Hampton, Glen Haven; Ralph (friend Barb) Mumm, Cassville; Chris (Wayne) Brouillard, Alma; Roy (Dawne) Mumm, Cassville; nineteen grandchildren; thirty-four great-grandchildren; two sisters: Marcella Vondrum, Lancaster; Delores Kirschbaum, Bloomington; other relatives and many friends.

In addition to his parents, Cyril was preceded in death by two children, Brenda and Doug; a granddaughter, Sherri Mumm; a great-grandson, William Mink; two brothers: Donald and Loren Mumm; and one sister, Hilda Breuer.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, May 18, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church in Cassville with Father John Meinholz officiating. Burial with military honors was in St. Marys Settlement Cemetery, Cassville. Family and friends called on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. until time of services at the church. In lieu of plants and flowers, a Cyril J. Mumm Memorial Fund has been established. Martin Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cassville is serving the family.