Joseph Francis DuMont

Joseph Francis DuMont Delta Twp. Born June 5, 1925 in Wadena, Minnesota, the son of Otto and Catherine (Breher) DuMont, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, May 26, 2010. After serving the US Navy, during WWII as a draftsman for the 6th Fleet in the Pacific, he entered the The School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduating with a BF Degree. He started his Commercial Art career in Chicago then became co-owner of an Art and Photographic Studio in Lansing. He later worked with a 4-star agency as Creative Director, Illustrator and Designer for National and Regional companies. He was an instructor in Watercolor and Life Drawing at Lansing Community College. Never retiring, he continued to use his God given gift and love of art talent. He was commissioned to paint oil portraits hanging in the Michigan State Capitol, the Michigan Supreme Court, and the R.E.O. Museum. Joe's labor of love was the log cabin that he built with his sons. He was a devoted member of St Gerard Catholic Church and the Richard Council #788 and Bishop Albers Assembly of the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus. He is preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Mary Louise Tuneberg, and brothers Vincent, Donald and James DuMont. Surviving is his wife Charlene of 59 years who he married, August 12, 1950, 8 children: John (Mary), David (Roberta), Steven (Rose), Mark (Jeanne), Jean (Walter, Jr.) King, Kevin (Karen), Michael (Tonia) and James (Cheryl), 28 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, sister, Alice Shinkle, 2 loving sisters-in-law and many loving nieces, nephews and friends The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. at St. Gerard Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. John Klein as celebrant. Rite of committal will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Visitation is Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Palmer Bush & Jensen Family Funeral Homes, Delta Chapel where the Rosary will be prayed at 7:30 p.m. followed by the Knights of Columbus Memorial Service. Visitation continues Wednesday at 12:00 noon at the church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Vincent DePaul Society-St Gerard Council or St. Gerard Catholic Church in memory of Joe. Condolences can be made at www.palmerbush.com.