James D Kummer

James Jim Kummer, age 65, of McCook, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2015. He was born in McCook, NE on January 9, 1950 to Stanley and Laura (Baker) Kummer. Jim attended and graduated from McCook High School in 1968. He then attended college at Colorado School of Mines for 2 years. On April 15, 1978 at Maywood, he was united in marriage to Sharon Sellers and the couple made their home in McCook. The couple celebrated their 37th wedding anniversary this year. Jim worked for the DAYCO and later Parker Hannifin for over 40 years as the scheduling manager. Jim loved the outdoors. He was an excellent gardener and loved to be in his yard working. He also enjoyed woodworking. He was preceded in death by his parents; father-in-law Lawrence Mutt Sellers; brother-in-law Charlie Ortiz; nieces: Kristi Allen and Stacy Sellers, and nephew: Jason Allen. Jim is survived by his wife Sharon of McCook, NE; 2 sons: Justin Kummer and Kara Sorensen of Bennington; NE; Larry Kummer of Lincoln, NE; 2 step-grandchildren: Darian and Gage Sorensen; Brother Ben Morgan of Omaha, NE and 5 sisters: Donna (Duane) Peterson of Agra, KS; Mary Ortiz of McCook, NE; Pat (Lee) Guthrie of McCook, NE; Darlene (Franc) Wahrman of Herndon, KS; Diana (Pat) Allen of Herndon, KS. Funeral services will be held at the Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook at 10:30 AM on Thursday, June 25, 2015 with Rev Dr. Doug Griger. Interment will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery of McCook, NE. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 9:00 AM till 8:00 PM. The family will be present to receive friends from 6:00 PM till 8:00PM Wednesday evening. In Lieu of flowers the family has asked that memorials be given to the Community Hospital Cancer Center or McCook Volunteer Fire Department. Friends may leave on-line condolences at herrmannfh.com.