Obituaries

March 18, 1947 to July 19, 2024

WINAMAC - Bruce Gordon Brumm, 77, of The Villages, FL (formerly of Winamac) passed away unexpectedly Friday, July 19.

He was born March 18, 1947 in Rochester, MN to the late Gordon F. and Irene A. [Koester] Brumm. He earned an accounting degree from Mankato State University in Mankato, MN. He met Jill Jones, from Logansport, while she was attending nursing school in Minnesota. On Aug. 10, 1968, the couple wed, celebrating their 55th wedding anniversary last summer. She survives.

Bruce Brumm

He is also survived by:
Kristin (Brent Hermann) Brumm, Daughter
Bryce (Lori) Brumm, Son
Derek Dotlich, Grandson
Isabelle (fiancé Norman Davenport) Dotlich, Granddaughter
Brody (Raigan) Brumm, Grandson
Jillian (fiancé David Stearns) Brumm, Granddaughter
Piper Brumm, Granddaughter

Preceded in death by:
Marsha Brumm, Sister

Mr. Brumm was a well-respected businessman in Winamac who owned and operated Standard Auto Parts for 35 years. He was a kind and generous man who gave of himself to the community. He was a past president of the Winamac Kiwanis Club and helped found the local youth soccer program. He was a devoted servant of Christ and enjoyed worshiping with his family at Bethel Bible Church in Winamac. He lived an active lifestyle, enjoying such hobbies as racquetball, pickleball and golf. He was fun-loving and outgoing. He was a wonderful father and grandfather. He will be fondly remembered as the CEO of the Brumm Family.

The family will host a private celebration of life.

In lieu of flowers, Mr. Brumm would want donors to give to a local church and to serve others with their time.

Online condolences may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Local arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.