Earl W. Gumm, 83 years old of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2015 at his residence. Earl was born on Wednesday, November 11, 1931 in Hart County, Kentucky the son of the late William S. Gumm and the late Nell L. (O'banion) Gumm. He married the late Esther Ruddick on March 2, 1957 and she preceded him in death on December 13, 1985. Earl was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. He enjoyed working at his trailers in Country Acres and spending time with his family. Earl retired in 1994 from N. G. Gilbert Corporation with 30 years of service. Surviving are his daughter, Deborah Briggs of Miami, FL; daughter, Lisa (John) Mack of Uniondale, IN; daughter, Linda Mathews of Decatur, IN; son, Scott (Anita) Gumm of Decatur, IN; brother, Don (Betty) Gumm of Horse Cave, KY; 7 grandchildren: Dustin, Ciara, Samantha, Zachary, Brenton, Terry, and Sherie and 2 great-grandchildren. Preceding Earl in death were 3 brothers: Gene, Dale, and William Gumm. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 4, 2015 in the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home with Pastor Dan York officiating. Interment will follow in the Decatur Cemetery. Friends will be received from 2-5 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2015 in the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur, IN. Preferred memorials are to Family LifeCare in Berne.
