Richard Dale Bumann's Obituary
Richard Dale Bumann, age 82, of Swanwick, IL, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2019 at 9:34 p.m. in his home.
Richard was born on October 1, 1936 a son of Kenneth L. and Mae B. (Robinson) Bumann. He married Nellie Ann Singleton on December 18, 1965 in St. Louis, MO and she survives. Richard first worked as a draftsman for the St. Louis Police Department, and later as a coal miner for Zeigler Coal Company until he retired. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. Richard was of the Christian faith, a member of the U.M.W.A. and a member of the Masons. He loved fishing and bowling, but especially loved spending time with his family.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Nellie Bumann of Swanwick, IL; one son, Kevin Bumann of St. Libory, IL; two daughters, Kelly Brookman of Red Bud, IL and Kimberly Thornton of Coulterville, IL; two sisters, Marilyn Ogilvie of Swanwick, IL and Sharon (Tom) Krapf of Edwardsville, IL; nine grandchildren, Justin, Josh, Adam, Alex, Nolan, Maegan, Anna, Aaron and Emily; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother and sister-in-law, Gene and Helen Bumann; and a brother-in-law, Lonnie Ogilvie.
Funeral services will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. with Brother Jeff Downard officiating. Interment will be in Swanwick Bethel Cemetery, Swanwick, IL. Military graveside rites will be conducted by Coulterville V.F.W Post #6865, Coulterville, IL.
Visitation will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL on Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
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