Charles Edwin “Bud” Mumm, 89, of Atwood, died Sunday, November 1, 2020, at his home. He was born October 21, 1931, at the family farm near Selden, KS, to Gottfried and Sarah (McDonald) Mumm.
Bud served in the
United States Army, stationed in Heilbronn, Germany from 1954-55 and was
a longtime member of the Herndon VFW. On October 20, 1979 he married
Victoria “Vicky” Marintzer and they enjoyed 41 years together. He farmed
and ranched with his four brothers on the homeplace near Selden and on a
creek farm near Achilles, where he lived for 62 years. In his
spare time, Bud enjoyed reading and visiting with family and friends. He
was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Herndon and a member of
the Knights of Columbus.
Bud was preceded in death by his parents; infant son, Joseph Michael
Mumm; brothers, Gottfried Bernard, Paul, Frederick “Fritz” and Hubert
Mumm; sisters, Juliann Mumm, Anogene Rogers, Josephine Douglass, Eleanor
Rogers, Alberta Ritter and Clara (Dick) Newton; nieces Alicia Hull and
Mary Jane Smith.
He is survived by his wife Vicky Mumm, of Atwood; children, Greg Mumm,
of Ludell, Anita Mumm, of Salida, CO; siblings, Margaret “Marge” Roy,
Dolores Raile, Clement (Patricia) Mumm, Joan “Judy” (Gordon) Smith and
Kenneth Mumm and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Thursday, November 5, 2020, at St. Mary’s
Assumption Catholic Church, in Herndon, KS, with visitation taking place
from 9-10:00 a.m. and rosary at 10:00. Burial will take place in the
church cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to Hospice Services of NWKS or St. Mary’s Assumption Church and can be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com.