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Cecil Gumm Obituary
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Graduation Year | Class of 1972 |
Date of Passing | (unknown) |
About | (no additional information) |

Becky Tworek '72 said:
Cecil Thomas Gumm, 67 of Columbus went to his eternal home Wednesday, June 23, 2021.
A Celebration of Life will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Maximus Restaurant.
Cecil was born July 11, 1953, in Genoa, NE to Cecil and Helen (Gragert) Gumm. He was baptized at St. Bonaventure and confirmed at St. Anthony’s upon joining the Catholic faith.
Cecil was united in marriage to Janet Swierczek on May 22, 1971, at St. Anthony’s. They have three children. Cecil worked at Lindsay Manufacturing and Bell Farms – Shelby until his retirement. He enjoyed fishing, golf, and cruising to many islands. But most of all, his grand and great- grand kids were the apple of his eye.
Cecil is survived by:
Wife: Janet
Daughter: Dodie (Jerry) Reeder
Grandson: Cameron (Nikki) Gumm
Granddaughter: Cassie Sue Reeder
Step-grandkids: Cory (Keri) Reeder
Austin, Bryson, Berkley,
Jodi (Jake) Hammans
Ivy, Libby, Margo, Quinn,
Justin (Rian) Reeder
Lincoln, Scarlett, Jolie
Son: Tom (fiance' Toni S.) Gumm
Grandkids: Cory (fiance' Kayla W.) Gumm, Caitlin Gumm
Great-granddaughter: Calliope Gumm a.k.a. “Cheeto”
Son: Brian Gumm (Kelly)
Grandkids: Damian Sohl, Cierra Gumm
Brother: Roy Gumm
Brother-in-law: Dave (Mary) Swierczek
Brother-in-law: John (Susan) Swierczek
Many nieces and nephews
Preceded in death by:
Parents: Cecil and Helen Gumm
In-laws: Joe and Dorothy Swierczek
Blayne Evans
Sister: Barbara Jean Gumm
Nephews: Chad Swierczek, Joshua Gumm
Cecil has a grandson who is deployed. Cecil’s request was to have all his grandchildren home. Upon his return stateside there will be a Memorial Service.
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