Eleanor Jean Rummel

Eleanor Jean Rummel, 92 of Nappanee, Indiana, passed away Saturday morning, March 7, 2026, at her daughter's residence.

Eleanor was born on Sept. 8, 1933, at Elkhart General Hospital to Robert E. and Mabel (Detweiler) Kent. She was a 1951 Wakarusa High School graduate and lived her entire life in the Elkhart County area. On August 5, 1951, Eleanor married Paul Rummel in Wakarusa. He preceded her in death on September 23, 2009.

Eleanor was a member of the Bible Baptist Church in Wakarusa. She was invested in her children and served as a 4-H leader when they were growing up. Eleanor enjoyed gardening and flowers. She enjoyed baking and made and decorated wedding cakes for many years. Above all else, Eleanor was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. One of her greatest joys was babysitting her grandchildren.

Eleanor is survived by a son, Wayne (Donna) Rummel of Nappanee; three daughters: Kathleen (Larry) Cripe of New Paris, Indiana, Elaine (Scott) Mast of Nappanee, and Doris (Jeff) Biller of Nappanee; 10 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren. Eleanor was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and a sister, Betty Treesh.

Visitation will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, March 12, at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee. A funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. with Gerrod Hampel officiating. Burial will follow services in Union Center Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in Eleanor's name can be given to the Elkhart County 4-H Endowment fund. Arrangements are with Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, Indiana.