Raymond Kumke

Hastings resident, Raymond L. Kumke, passed away Monday, December 22, 2014 at CHI Nebraska Heart, Lincoln, Nebraska.

Rosary will be Sunday, December 28, 2014; 7:30 P.M. and Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, December 29, 2014; 9:00 A.M. at St. Cecilia's Catholic Church, Hastings with Father Patrick Barvek officiating. Burial with military honors will be Monday, December 29, 2014; 2:30 P.M. at Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, Nebraska. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Hastings Catholic Schools, Catholic Social Services or the charity of your choice. Visitation will be Saturday, December 27, 2014; 12:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M., Sunday, December 28, 2014; 1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. at the funeral home, and one hour prior to rosary and mass at the church.

Ray was born August 8, 1938 in Hastings, Nebraska to Herman R. & Frieda (Bartels) Kumke. He graduated from Campbell High School in 1956 and Lincoln School of Commerce in 1957, and then joined the U.S. Army in January 12, 1960. Ray was honorably discharged on March 6, 1962, and in July of that year he married Wanda Kile. In August 2000, Ray retired from Walco International where he worked as a salesman and manager of the Holdrege Division. Ray took great pride in his work and especially enjoyed meeting livestock producers. After his retirement, Ray worked part-time for Gottsch Feeders as safety manager. Ray's family and friends were extremely important to him, and he found great amusement in his grandchildren. Ray found peace in nature, was an avid hunter and also enjoyed fishing. He was a faithful follower of Bluehawk Football and a long-time supporter of Hastings Catholic Schools. Ray belonged to Saint Michael's Church and was a member of the Knights of Columbus.

Ray was preceded in death by his parents; brothers & spouse, Delton & Mabel Kumke and Duane Kumke; sisters & spouses, Alice & Loren Waterbury and Joan & Orville Kuhlman; daughter-in-law, Kimberly Kumke; and sister-in-law, Maxine Hall.

SURVIVORS:
Wife:
Wanda Kumke - Hastings, NE
Daughters & Sons-in-law:
Katherine & Dan Osborn - Firth, NE
Joan & Tim Phillips - Hastings, NE
Michaella Kumke - Lincoln, NE
Karissa & Dustin Murphy - Lincoln, NE
Sons & Daughters-in-law:
Dale & Sheila Kumke - Brighton, MI
Jerry Kumke - Lincoln, NE
Jeff Kumke - St. Inigoes, MD
Bruce Kumke - Gastonia, NC
Todd & Jenny Kumke - Lincoln, NE
Chris & Michelle Kumke - Olathe, KS
Rich & Jill Kumke - Elkhorn, NE
Paul & Tosha Kumke - Omaha, NE
Grandchildren:
Joe Osborn
Jayci Osborn
Karoline (Jeff) Heldt
Kyle Kumke
Emily Kumke
Elizabeth Kumke
Olivia Kumke
Nicholas Kumke
Alexander Kumke
Natalie Kumke
Daniel Kumke
Gabrielle Kumke
Magdalen Kumke
Stanley Kumke
Jason Kumke
Melissa Kumke
Brooke Kumke
Jacob Kumke
Cody Kumke
Kelcee Kumke
Max Kumke
Michael Kumke
Mia Kumke
Justin Phillips
Alyssa Kumke
Lyndsey Kumke
Benjamin Kumke
Landon Kumke
Weston Kumke
Morgan Kumke
Alice Murphy
Logan Murphy
Clara Murphy
Great-Grandchildren:
Harper Heldt
Maximilian Heldt
Sister & Brother-in-law:
Lorna & James Dealy - Grand Island, NE
Sister-in-law:
Lenora Kumke - Blue Hill, NE
Brothers-in-law & Spouses:
Keith & Marie Kile - Wentzville, MO
Norman & Brenda Kile - Crestview, FL
Don Hall - Campbell, NE
Numerous extended family members and friends