Nancy Lou Drumm

Nancy Lou Drumm passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026. A lifelong resident of Manhattan, she was born to Arlie and Goldie Kreiser on August 22, 1938, and was known for her steady presence, strong work ethic, and devotion to her family.
Nancy was direct and dependable. She believed in responsibility and took pride in doing things right. She had a practical nature and preferred to handle things herself whenever she could. Nancy worked hard, stayed busy, and did not shy away from what needed to be done.
In April 1955, Nancy married Carl F. Drumm. They built their life together in Manhattan and raised their twin daughters, Lindy Faith and Cindy Thomas. She stayed close to her family and remained involved in the lives of her daughters and grandchildren over the years. She was steady and supportive, and those who knew her best could always count on her when it mattered.
Nancy joined Harmony Rebekah Lodge #689 in December 1960 and remained devoted to it throughout her life. Guided by the Rebekah values of Friendship, Love, and Truth, she held many Lodge offices and served as Secretary for the past 20 years. In 1982, she served as President of the Kansas Assembly and had the opportunity to participate in the Rose Bowl Parade.
She worked as a cosmetologist, graduating from cosmetology school in 1961, and continued doing hair well into her 80s. She also managed rental properties and stayed active and engaged. In her time at home, she enjoyed tending to her garden and was also a reliable tailor for family and friends. Her grandchildren especially looked forward to a yearly tradition of making popcorn balls with her.
Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Arlie and Goldie Kreiser; her husband, Carl F. Drumm; her sister, Shirley Kreiser; and her son-in-law, Bart Thomas.
She is survived by her sister, Patti Wilburn (Robert); her daughters, Lindy Faith (Randy) and Cindy Thomas; her grandchildren, Andrea Kratochvil (Mike), Travis Faith (Krista), Layton Thomas (Karla), and Kelsey Devine (PJ); and her great-grandchildren, Faith and Tyson Kratochvil, Mason and Madison Faith, Myra and Lyla Thomas, and Alex and Calvin Devine; her niece, Sherry Shrouf (Danny), and cousins Warrene Lewick, Jessie Alexander and her additional cousins and family.
A visitation will be held on January 9, 2026, at Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, Kansas, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Funeral services will be held on January 10, 2026, at Sedalia Community Church, 6040 N. 52nd St., Manhattan, Kansas 66503, at 10:30 a.m. A reception will follow the services in the Sedalia Church Annex. Private interment will be held in the Valley View Memorial Park Cemetery in Manhattan.
Memorial contributions may be made to Harmony Rebekah Lodge #689 of Manhattan, KS or Cattails Society Feline Rescue of Manhattan, KS. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.
Online condolences may be left for the family through the funeral home website at www.ymlfuneralhome.com