KUMMER, Alfred Martin
(Age 95)

Our Dad passed from this life at Holy Family Hospital on April 29, 2011, with his family at his side. He was born in Waterville, WA on February 25, 1916 to Karl and Louisa Kummer. In 1919 the family traveled three days by horse and buggy (camping at times with the Indians at night), to Deer Park, WA (Findley Road) where he grew up working on the family dairy farm. Dad is the last surviving 1933 graduate from Milan High School. In 1944, he married Janette Stevens; together they owned and operated the Chattaroy Store, from 1947 to its closure in 1976. Dad will always be remembered for his "Al Kummer" sense of humor and he loved all the after school boys who "camped out" on the Coke machine, brought snakes into the store (he hated snakes) and wrestled with them when they tried to pull out his chest hairs. In that environment Dad taught us a terrific work ethic. Dad took us on Sunday drives, picnics, taught us to water ski at "the river", never missed our high school activities and was always there for us. Dad was a rural mail carrier in Chattaroy for 17 years. He was also a 33 year retired Volunteer Fire Fighter for District #4. There was a special spot in his heart for all his grandkids and loved to watch the great-grandkids come-along. He spent many many hours latch hooking rugs for the kids, grandkids and friends. He played weekly pool and cards for many years. Preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Janette, and great-granddaughter, Lily Adlesperger. He was also the last Kummer sibling standing. Brothers and sisters, Lena, Ida, Carl, Selma and Herb passed on before. Dad is survived by daughter, Lorene Wissink (Pat) of Chewelah, WA, her children, Jeff, Marty, Jodi, Misty and Steven, their children, Jesse, James, Josh, Elizabeth, Tommy, Lindsey, Steven and Ryan, their children, JJ, Robbie, Kylee, Luke and Scarlette. Daughter Marcia St. Amand (Rick) of Chattaroy, WA, her children, Michael and Patrick, their children Rachel, Zack, Sam, Jake, Margaret and Bridget. Son Mark Kummer (Shelley) of Spokane, WA and his children, Beth and Kim. Private interment will take place at the Chattaroy Cemetery. Memorial services will be held on May 28, 2011 at 11:00 am, at the Chattaroy Church. Memorials may be made to the Chattaroy Fire Dept, 3219 E. Chattaroy Rd, Chattaroy, WA 99003. "Death leaves a heart ache no one can heal; love leaves a memory no one can steal" From an Irish headstone. We miss you Dad! HAZEN & JAEGER FUNERAL HOME 1306 N. MONROE in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Spokesman-Review from May 4 to May 5, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Alfred Kummer

2 Entries

Paul & Debbie Weekley

May 4, 2011

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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