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Nellie Bumgartner Obituary

Bumgartner Nellie Mae Bumgartner, age 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 3, 2014. Nellie was born April 1, 1925 to Harry and Grace (Weber) Kinser in Columbus. She is preceded in death by husband Herman "Tom" Bumgartner, July 1977, daughter Cherie D. McFerin, June, 2014 and siblings Mildred (Bill) Mize, Harry (Eleanor) Kinser and Chuck (Pat) Kinser. Nellie is survived by son, John (Becky) Bumgartner; son-in-law, Tommy McFerin; grandchildren, MaeEtte (Bill) Magee, Leah (Todd) Matteson, John Tyler Bumgartner; great-grand-children, Tommy and Colby Magee, Talan and Taylor Matteson. She loved ballroom dancing and won numerous awards; but her greatest love was her family and cooking from scratch. The family will receive friends on WEDNESDAY, August 6, 2014, from 5-7 p.m. at PFEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 7915 E. Main Street, Reynoldsburg. A Graveside Service will follow on Thursday, 10 a.m. in the Union Cemetery, 3349 Olentangy River Road, Columbus. The entire family wants to thank her daughter, Cherie, for all the wonderful years of loving care and most recently, the caregivers at Winchester Place Nursing Home and Hospice of Central Ohio. Donations may be made in Nellie's memory to Hospice of Central Ohio, 109 North Broad Street, Suite 304, Lancaster, Ohio 43130. Online condolences available at www.pfeiferfuneral.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Aug. 4 to Aug. 5, 2014.

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Starlene Hall-Thomas

August 5, 2014

Our prayers go out to the family, as heaven has gained another angel. Nellie Mae was a beautiful woman with a heart of gold and an infectious smile.

Carolyn Poling

August 5, 2014

Mae, so sorry to hear about Nellie,my heart goes out to you and your family. Take care,Love Carolyn

Kim Davis

August 4, 2014

Mae, I'm sorry to hear about your loss. Take care, Love Kim

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