Norman Kummetz

Norman Kummetz of Columbus died Saturday, June 11, 2011 at Columbus Community Hospital.

Norman Virgil Kummetz, son of Herman F. and Olga H. (Tetzlaff) Kummetz was born May 22, 1918 at North Platte, Nebraska. Norman graduated from Linwood high school. He joined the United States Navy on September 1, 1942 in Kansas City, Missouri where he trained to be a pilot. He was discharged December 8, 1945 he remained in the service and taught for the Navy Reserves until 1956. Norman was united in marriage to Doris Hood on April 21, 1950 in Columbus, Nebraska. He worked for Union Pacific Railroad as a switchman, brakeman, and conductor for 37 years. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Eagles Club, VFW, and the American Legion. He was an avid baseball fan, especially the New York Yankees

He is survived by:
Sister-in-law Arlene Kummetz of Genoa
Niece Janet (Gene) Hansen of Omaha
Niece Janell (John) Cromwell of Columbus
Niece Jane (Joe) Stucky of Oakland, NE
Nephew Wilbert Bill Kummetz of Grand Island
Niece Pat (Mark) Victorson of Woodbridge, VA
Niece Gayle Edson of Denver, CO
Niece Kathryn Edson of Bazel, Switzerland
Nephew John (Marilou) Edson of Blair, NE
Many Great Nieces and Nephews


He is preceded in death by:
Wife Doris Kummetz
Parents
Brothers Owen in 1935 and Wilbert in 1960
Infant Sister Vera
Sisters Eva and Audrey Kummetz in 1967
Nephew George Edson