Philip Russell Rumpel

Philip Russell Rumpel, 85 just 8 days away of his 86th birthday, of Cheyenne, passed away at his home in Cheyenne, Wyoming surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on March 16th, 1938, in WaKeeney, Kansas to Philip Arthur and Rosa Carolina Rumpel.
Philip was a dedicated Range Staff Specialist with the Bureau of Land Management from May 31, 1960 until his retirement on January 3, 1996. As a part of his passion for range management he became a lifetime member of the Society of Range Management and served on the board.
After his retirement he began volunteer work at various libraries and received his certification in book repair, which he enthusiastically shared with others.
He had many hobbies which included, traveling in the United States and internationally, fishing, wood working, reading and BBQing on his Traeger grill. His other interests included quilting, pottery making, archery, astronomy and history. He also experienced great joy in creating and collecting new friends all over the globe. Each year he would drive from Cheyenne to Alaska, towing his bedroom with him in his little Burro trailer, to go salmon fishing and spend time with numerous friends.
Philip is survived by his brother, Alan Rumpel of Goodland, Kansas; children, Tamara Kay Rumpel of Port Townsend, Washington, Linda Rena Rumpel Salinas (David) of Utica, Kansas and Dwayne Paul Rumpel (Amber) of Parma, Idaho; grandchildren, Candace Everhart Fortino, Kaily Galligar, Jadon and Kaleb Rumpel.
Philip was preceded in death by his father and mother, Philip Arthur and Rosa Carolina Rumpel; brothers, Sydney Rumpel and Max Rumpel.
No funeral services will be held. A celebration of Philip's life among his family and friends will be held at a later date.
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