Francis Lee Mumau

Francis Lee Mumau obituary, Henderson, KY

Francis Lee Mumau

Francis Mumau Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Benton-Glunt & Tapp Funeral Home on May 20, 2025.

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Francis Lee Mumau, age 86, of Henderson, KY, passed away at 4:15 a.m., Saturday, May 17, 2025, at his home surrounded by family.
Francis was born in Dixonville, PA. He worked in Cleveland at Eaton Corporation until 1983. He then transferred to Eaton Corporation in Henderson, KY, where he worked until retirement in 1993, and relocated back to Pennsylvania in 2005. He was an adoring husband of 68 years to Joann, in which they lived and loved one another as longtime newlyweds. They resided with their daughter in Henderson since 2016. Francis enjoyed woodworking, hunting, fishing, and camping. His quick wit and sense of humor will be missed by those who knew him.
In addition to his parents, John and Bertha Mumau, he was preceded in death by his son Mark Eric Mumau, four sisters, and four brothers.
Francis is survived by his loving wife, Eleanor "Joann" Mumau; daughters: Vicky Lee Horn of Henderson, KY, Cheryl Pindale of Huntsburg, OH, and Lesia Zamrzla of Concord, OH; son Curtis Mumau of Anthoston, KY; ten grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Benton-Glunt & Tapp Funeral Home, A Life Celebration® Home.
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