Don Hummel

Found you buddy-too late though. Hummel and I were together in Viet Nam with the 1st Battalion, 26th Marines, HQ company, and in the same FAC team. The last time I saw you, we were on Hill 55 and you had just volunteered to go on that resupply mission and got hit. I'm glad you were able to enjoy the art you always loved. I wonder if you ever sharpened your Buck knife. I still have my K-Bar. Quack!

I became acquainted with Don after speaking to a men's conference in Klamath Falls in the late 70's. Shortly after this initial contact Don moved to Philomath, OR and attended a Corvallis church where I was a staff member. Don sought counsel from me regarding personal issues. I remember enjoying and being challenged by the conversations that developed as we explored the Bible together. At some point Don gave me a Klamath Falls print of two Canadian geese flying over the Lake and told...

I first met Don when he went hunting with my husband, Paul White, in the early 70s. They spent many hours hunting ducks on the lake. The friendship was very important to Paul. Don was a good guy and will be missed by many. Claudia White, Killarney, Ireland

I feel blessed to have met Don many, many years ago here in Klamath Falls. I was a waitress at Denny's Restaurant, and he was a regular customer...he was a bit of a character and the other waitresses were a bit intimidated by him, but as I refilled his coffee we would visit. After awhile my coworkers would say "your friend is here" and I would know they meant Don. He and I would talk just a bit more each visit. I thought he was fascinating, though I had no idea he was an incredible artist...

Hummel family,may you find comfort in the God of all comfort,and know that he is the hearer of prayers

Don touched the lives of so many Altamont Elementary School 4th-grade students in 1978. After a successful raffle with the big prize being a fine wildlife art piece that he donated to benefit the Special Education classes, each of my students wrote him a personal thank-you letter. They were impressed that someone from their neighborhood could be so talented. One of the students mentioned that he was living in Don's childhood home. Were they ever surprised and grateful that their hero,...

Don was an amazing artist. I had several unforgettable experiences with him, in Klamath and Alaska. I wish him peace.

I first meet Don at Ray Thorns. Helping each other! Working in Rays garage they taught me a lot! I love the museum at home...

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.