CLAUDINE KUMMER SMITH

CLAUDINE KUMMER SMITH, 92, of New Haven, died Tuesday, July 12, 2011, at home. Born in Poneto, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Ruby Wells. She was a bookkeeper for several area businesses, including Allen County Co-Op, Ruhl's Home Furnishings, and Going's Appliances. She was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, who loved her family and her flowers. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Wayne; children, Gary (Kathleen) Kummer of Chicago, Dennis Kummer and Kathy (Keith) Peters both of New Haven and Randy (Stephanie) Kummer of Birmingham, Mich.; daughter-in-law, Carol Kummer of New Haven; stepdaughters, Pam (Don) Hoopengardner, and Lynne (Marty) Adam both of Ossian, and Jean (Bob) Windmiller of Hickory, N.C.; sister-in-law, Jean Wells of Leo; 20 grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and 12 stepgreat-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her first husband of 36 years, Earl M. Kummer in 1975; sons, Terry, Michael, and Kevin Kummer; and siblings, Robert and Vera. Funeral service is 10 a.m. Saturday, July 16, 2011 at E. Harper & Son Funeral Home, 740 St. Rd. 930 E., New Haven with calling one hour prior. Chaplain Karen Kosberg officiating. Calling also from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 15, 2011 at the funeral home. Burial in Leo Memorial Cemetery, Leo. Preferred memorials to New Haven High School Athletic Department or Parkview Home Health & Hospice. For online condolences go to www.harperfuneralhome.com