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- Ruth Evelyn Kumm went to walk more closely with her Lord on December 27th 2017. She was born in Niagara Falls, NY on March 31st1927 in Niagara Falls, New York, the daughter of Donald and Irene (Umholtz) Colquhoun.
Ruth will always be remembered for her loving compassion, generosity and her warm and caring HUGS, which we will always feel. Ruth attended “every” local school and graduated from NFHS.
She worked at Carborundum and volunteered locally during World War II in support of our troops. From 1956 to 1986 Ruth, her husband Elmer and their children, owned and operated Elmer's Dairy Queen/Brazier. Ruth's leadership in customer service along with the many cherished employees, resulted in great success and many awards. The customers always came first, and many people will remember Ruth’s sunny disposition despite the hard work and long hours. Ruth was dedicated to her work, she made many treats from buster bars to baked goods of all kinds well into her retirement.
She will also be remembered for the countless hats, scarves and mittens made for children in school and the elderly across Niagara County. Her afghans were magnificent, she crocheted for gifts, donations and were also a featured items on the WNED Great TV Auction.
Ruth drew her inspiration from her daily reading of the Holy Bible. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church for over 45 years. Ruth sang in the Choir, helped with fundraising, a member of the LWML and Social Ministry, the Altar Guild, was "Secret Santa" to so many children and a beloved Sunday school teacher for many years.
It was Ruth's kindness that dignified her to be chosen as “Woman of Distinction” in 2016 honored at Niagara Falls City Hall.
In Ruth's “spare” time enjoyed bowling and won the award of Best League Secretary. She also enjoyed swimming with her loving “sister” Marge Kerns and they would both take their grandsons, Derrik and Joshua at least twice a week. She was a good neighbor on Point Ave and a “Rock Star” at the Summit View Apartments where she lived before moving into Rich and Karen's loving home until she went to be with her Lord and her loving husband Elmer. We thank Hospice for the compassionate care they gave to Ruth.
She is survived by two children, Joyce (Frank) Grenga and Richard (Karen) Kumm both of Niagara Falls; daughter in law, Deborah (Gallo) Kumm of Grand Island;grandchildren, Frank, Michael (Melissa) Sillett; Jessica (Dan) Shvimer; Joshua (Eric) Kumm; Kirsten, Derrick and Shauna Mahoney; great grandchildren, Kassie (Alfred) Ligammari; Michael, Jacob and Andrew Sillett; Dylan, Evan Shvimer; sister in law, Shirley (Glenn) Barber; numerous nieces & nephews; her very special friend, Marge (Robert) Kerns.
Ruth was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Elmer K. Kumm and children, JoAnne Kumm and Robert Kumm.
Family present Monday, January 1st from 3-7 PM in the LANE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8622 Buffalo Avenue, Niagara Falls. Funeral services Tuesday 10 AM in GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 736 Cayuga Drive, Niagara Falls. PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Niagara Hospice.
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1927 - 2017 (90 years)