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1938 - 2010
Age: 72
GUMPER, Ronald G.
Mattawan
Ron passed away peacefully Monday morning, August 23, 2010 at his home. He was born March 29, 1938 in Jackson the son of the late Dayton and Mirl (Dennis) Gumper. He served in the U.S. Army and was employed at the Upjohn Company and retired from Pharmacia in 1992. He was a member of the Paw Paw Lions Club and enjoyed Woodworking, Camping fishing horse back riding, golfing, sky diving and was an avid hunter. On December 28, 1957 in Cadillac, MI Ron was united in marriage to Judy Ann Cass who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Carey Geyer of Grosse Pointe, MI; 10 grandchildren, Lucas, Zachary, and Katelyn Gumper, Alexandra, Chelsea, Hannah, Gavin, Chloe Ploechl, Rickie Geyer and Darian Gumper; 3 sisters, Kathleen Grau of Augusta, Judith A. Macomber of Plainwell and Melinda Cottrill of Plainwell, many loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sons, Richard and David Gumper; brother, Dayton A. Gumper. A memorial service will be held Thursday (8/26) 11 a.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw with Rev. Fr. Bob Flickinger officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to ALS of Michigan. |
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There are currently 6 condolences.
Carey Gumper-Jayne
Careysue.Jayne@gmail.com
Friday April 20, 2012 at
5:15 PM
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Dad, it's been almost two years and I miss you terribly. You were the best father a girl could ever have, thank you for your love Dad. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. I love you. Carey
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Fred J Snell
Friday September 3, 2010 at
5:06 PM
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I just heard the sad news of Ron Gumper passing. Rick and Dave, and sometimes Carey and I spent time together in our teens and early 20s in various exploits and adventures, and most of my memories of Ron are from those times. While his sons sometimes complained he could be irritable and critical, as sons will do, my recollection was of a man who was perhaps overworked and overworried, but also amused at finding himself in the predicament fathering 3 teenagers.
Ron welcomed me to his home, and I stayed there often during those years. He treated me with kindness and respect. My parents often seemed unavailable, so it meant a lot that he seemed genuinely interested in my life and that he enjoyed joking around. I loved eating breakfasts together sitting around the kitchen bar. It was genuine family fun, something I was not used to. To a struggling teen, he seemed like the dad I wished I could have had.
I remember the time Ron let Dave and I use his pickup truck for our firewood business, D and F's Wood Company. If he had reservations about it, he kept these to himself. The entire enterprise consisted of one mishap after another, but Ron kept his sense of humor and I never had so much fun or worked so hard to accomplish so little. Naturally our abusive handling of the truck caused the transmission to break down half way through the winter. Dave and I worked to replace it with a used transmission, which Ron paid all expenses for, since we didn't actually make any money and couldn't afford the repair. After Dave and I worked for several days in frigid temperatures in the driveway to install it, the "new" transmission didn't seem to work any better than the old one. I think Ron finally took the truck to a shop and shelled out even more money for a real repair.
My family went through hard times when many in our community shunned us. Ron and his family never wavered in their friendship, acceptance, and understanding. No words can convey what it meant to have a safe port in the storm during those times.
My heart breaks for Judy, Carey and all the grandchildren and relatives, who have already known so much sorrow.
Farewell Ron, I will not forget you.
With love, Fred Snell
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Cyril and Ivy Bradshaw
Monday August 30, 2010 at
1:48 PM
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Judy,
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the passing of Ron.
We hope that your memories help to sooth your spirit at this difficult time.
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Geraldine Bates Sampsell
Saturday August 28, 2010 at
8:50 PM
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I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you in my prayers. My mother and I both enjoyed working at school with you. I also enjoyed babysitting. I am so sorry for your loss.
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Ginny & Joel Kerney
Tuesday August 24, 2010 at
5:47 PM
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Our prayers are with you.
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Susan Keep
Tuesday August 24, 2010 at
9:49 AM
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Dear Judy,
I was very saddened to hear of Ron's death. He was a great guy and when I think of him I picture his great smile and warm, joyful eyes. I'm glad that I got to see both of you in happier times (at Aunt Hazel's 100th birthday). I know you are comforted by all the wonderful experiences and love that you and Ron shared. I'm very sorry for your loss. Susan
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