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William Rumans Obituary

William Warren Rumans
Henderson, Ky.
William Warren Rumans, 92, of Davenport, formerly of Henderson, Kentucky passed away peacefully of Alzheimer's disease on Saturday, February 9, 2013.
William was born December 1, 1920 in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of David and Eva (Smart) Rumans. He graduated from Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana with a degree in electrical engineering. He served in the Navy during WWII. On June 14, 1946 he married Margaret Bowen. She preceded him in death on May 20, 2008.
William started his career as an electrical engineer with Burns & McDonald in Kansas City, Missouri. He then became general manager of Big Rivers R.E.C.C. in Henderson, Kentucky. He later owned, along with his wife and son, Diamond Rentals in Evansville, Indiana and Owensboro, Kentucky. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Henderson. William's family would especially like to thank the staff at Senior Star at Elmore Place Memory Care and Hospice Compassus for their compassionate care.
Those left to honor his memory include his daughters, Karen (Steve) Bulmer, Apple Valley, Minnesota; Pam (Stan) Shepherd, Bettendorf, Iowa; daughter-in-law Nancy Rumans, Henderson, Kentucky; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his son Billy Warren Rumans, his parents, and two sisters.
Graveside services will be held at 10 am on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at Rock Island National Cemetery. Those wishing to attend should meet at the Runge Mortuary by 9:30 am on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Christian Church, Henderson, Kentucky, or the Alzheimer's Association. Online condolences may be made at www.RungeMortuary.com

Published by Courier Press on Feb. 12, 2013.
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Pam and Karen,
I worked for your Mom,Dad and Billy in Evansville in the 70's and 80's and was sad to learn of their passing - they were wonderful people to work for and will remember them with fondness..

Barbara McCune

February 13, 2013

Dear Pam, Your Dad was a joy to know. Thanks for the opportunity to meet this man with the wonderful sense of humor. I will miss him. So sorry for your loss, but a relief for Dad. Ruth Wirtz, AAA Ct. Dental

February 13, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Rob and Deb

February 13, 2013

Pam and Karen, I regret not visiting more often and getting to know you two better. I mostly remember you guys as little girls and your dad (Sonny) as my favorite uncle. Christmas and Thanksgiving at Mom's was the best. This is how I'll always remember Sonny, Margaret, Billy and you two. Those were wonderful times. You're in my prayers.
Nancy Jean

Nancy Simmons

February 12, 2013

Pam and Karen - I have fond memories of
Sonny and I as children at our grand-
parents farm. he was blessed with a good
long life. Cherish your memories.
with much sympathy to all of you,
The Simpson family

Barbara

February 12, 2013

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Jackie and Don

February 12, 2013

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Barb

February 11, 2013

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

Kathy B.

February 11, 2013

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Ruth R.

February 11, 2013

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