Edgar Eugene Hummel

Edgar Eugene Hummel, 76, of Bremen, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at 7:02 pm, Sunday, May 31, 2015 in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Edgar was born on November 8, 1938 in LaPorte, the son of Howard and Iona J. (Hough) Hummel. On September 5, 1959, in North Liberty, he married Betty L. Elkins. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Betty; son David (Brenda) Hummel of Bremen and daughter Rosalie Rogers of Bremen; seven grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. He is also survived by siblings, Florence Holesovsky of Loveland, CO, Floyd Hummel of Plymouth, Nancy Rust of Bremen, Donald (Lynda) Hummel of Walkerton, Dennis (Jill) Hummel of LaPaz, Retha (Robert) Hunsburger of Etna Green and Brother-in-law, John Elkins of North Liberty. He is preceded in death by his parents, son, Leroy A. Hummel and sister, Patricia Cossey. Edgar retired from Bremen Castings after more than 34 years in Maintenance. He also loved family and carpentry. He was a loving husband, grandfather, great grandfather and brother. Friends and family will gather from 12:00-2:00 pm, Wednesday, June 3, 2015 in Mishler Funeral Home, 2030 St. Rd. 331, Bremen. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday in the funeral home with Pastor Timothy Lee officiating. Burial will follow in Bremen Cemetery. The family prefers memorials to the Alzheimer's Association.