Leland C. "Gummie" Gummersheimer's Obituary
Leland C. 'Gummie' Gummersheimer, 73 yrs., of Columbia, Illinois, passed away at his residence surrounded by his family following an extended illness. He was born in Columbia, Illinois, son of the late Emil and Olga (Kuni) Gummersheimer. He was a retired Operator at Casper-Stolle Quarry, Dupo, Illinois, had been a past bartender at local establishments, and loved working in the garage with his sons and their demolition cars. He was married to Sandy (Lindhorst) Gummersheimer, who survives him. They were married on August 7, 1965, at New Hanover, Illinois.
VisitationWednesday, November 18, 2009 4:00 pm - 8:00 pmLawlor Funeral Home
ServicesThursday, November 19, 2009, 10:00 AMLawlor Funeral HomePastor Matt Friz, officiating
IntermentZoar U.C. of C. CemeteryNew Hanover, Illinois
Memorial ContributionsFloraville United Church of Christ, Floraville, Illinois
Also SurvivingChildren, Laura (Stephen) Jackson of Lenzburg, IL, Susan (David) Juelfs of Waterloo, IL, Randy (Michelle) Gummersheimer of Columbia, IL, and Ryan (Sabrina) Gummersheimer of Columbia, ILGrandchildren, Erica, Andrew, Zander, Gavin, Madelyn, and MakaylaGreat-Grandchildren, Damien and Jayce Sister, Leola Eichelmann of Waterloo, ILSister-In-Law, Violet Gummersheimer of Columbia, ILOther relatives and friends
Also Preceded In Death ByBrothers, Emil Gummersheimer, Jr., and Harold Gummersheimer, Grandchildren, Paul Jackson, and Carter GummersheimerBrother-In-Law, Paul Eichelmann
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