Steven Rumley
November 12, 2009
Steve "Buckwheat" Rumley, 57, died Thursday, November 12, 2009, at his home from Lou Gehrig’s Disease /ALS. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 16, 2009, at Norwalk United Methodist Church, 1801 Sunset Drive, with burial to follow at Norwalk Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Hamilton's Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street.
Steve was born July 18, 1952, to Earnest and Janice Rumley in Perry. He graduated from Perry High School in 1974 and joined the Army National Guard where he served seven years. In May 1974, he began his long career as a conductor with the CNW Railroad and retired from the UP Railroad in August 2008. He was a member of the UTU. Steve was an avid Cyclone, Rams, and Cardinals fan and enjoyed fishing and boating. His greatest love came with his wife, his family, and his career.
Steve is survived by his wife of 19 years, Sandy Rumley; sons, Justin (Annie) Rumley, Dan (Heather) Frank, and Adam (Natalie) Frank; step-daughter, Shari (Darin) Nelson; grandchildren, Kylie and Kayden Frank; mother, Janice (Larry) Bice; brothers, Curt (Cindi) Rumley and Pat (Becky) Rumley; sister, Annette (Mike) Pote; many nieces; nephews; and beloved friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Earnest Rumley Jr.
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Jennifer Lechuga
11/15/2009
my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May the stength of your family guide you through your grieving.
Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy. ~Author Unknown
In Deepest Sympathy
Love and Peace be with you
Jennifer Lechuga
(daughter of Gerald Miller)
Jolin Minniear and Gerald Miller
11/15/2009
We are deeply sorry for your loss,we wish the God of peace and comfort be with you all in your time of grief
Jerry Miller and Jolin Minniear