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Obituary:

Richard L. Rummel, age 90, passed peacefully on May 6, 2019 in Athens, Texas. He was born on April 6, 1929 to parents Gertrude Goldfus and Elmer Rummel. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother Robert Rummel; his first wife Gwen Rummel; and his second wife, Patricia Rummel. Mr. Rummel, a true gentleman who is remembered for his love of Jesus, family, friends, and how he showed kindness and respect to all he encountered. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War, and served his community throughout the years by volunteering his time and other resources for great causes. Among his hobbies, Mr. Rummel was an avid wood worker, and thought the perfect day would include an airplane, fishing pole or his golf clubs. Survivors include his son, Bruce Rummel and wife Sandie of Lewisville, TX, daughters Sheila Campos of Commerce, TX and Kimberly Wilson of Richardson, TX. His grandchildren are Jake Wilson, Luke Wilson, Stephanie Rummel, Katie Rummel, and Carissa Campos. The family invites you to a visitation on Friday, May 10, 2019 from 5:00-6:00 PM with recitation of the Rosary beginning at 6:30 PM at Autry's Carroll- Lehr Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be held at Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic Church on Saturday, May 11, 2019 beginning at 10:00 AM. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

(Published in The Dallas Morning News on May 10, 2019)

Richard married Gwendolyn Louise Hearne 21 Aug 1954, Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas, USA. Gwendolyn (daughter of Mark Newton Hearne and Velma Evelyn McIntyre) was born 14 Aug 1933, Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas, USA; died 10 Jan 1988, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, USA; was buried , Restland Memorial Park - Dallas, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

B.W. married S.L. Mueller [Group Sheet]

S.R. married E.L. Campos [Group Sheet]

K.A. married R.T. Wilson [Group Sheet]