Robert L. Hummel, 100, of Kutztown, passed away on July 17, 2014 in his residence. He was the husband of the late Arlene K. (Gehman) Hummel who passed on May 18, 2005.
Born on March 2, 1915, in Fleetwood, the son of the late Venus T. F. Hummel and Mary E. (Beiler) Hummel.
Robert attended Fleetwood High School. He worked for many years as a full fashion knitter. He worked as a pneumatic tool repairman for the former Parish Dana Corporation Reading retiring after 17 years. Robert was an active member of Faith Bible Fellowship Church in Fleetwood where he served as an Elder and taught Sunday School for 20 years.
He especially enjoyed boating and still was water skiing at age 85
Survived by his son Gerald R. Hummel husband of Judith A. Hummel of Pioneer, CA and daughter Nancy J. (Hummel) widow of Ralph Cooley of Woodstock, Maryland. Also surviving are three grandchildren Mark G. Hummel, Joshua P. R. Cooley Janna C. Sircus., and Nine great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Saturday July 25at 11:00 AM from the Mae A. Stump Funeral Home, Inc., 117 West Main Street, Fleetwood. A viewing will be Friday evening from 6:00 pm to 8:00pm. Burial will be in St. Paul's Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to faithbfcfleetwood@gmail.com or Faith Bible Fellowship Church, 236 South Richmond Street, Fleetwood, PA 19522