Martin G. Kummer

Martin G. Kummer, a lifelong farmer in Vermillion, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday morning, March 5, 2019, at Augustana Care of Hastings. Martin George, the son of Jacob and Josephine (Werner) Kummer, was born on November 11, 1917, in Vermillion, Minnesota. Following his education, Martin began his lifelong career of farming in Vermillion. Martin was united in marriage to Helen Bauer in 1944 at Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Hastings. They were blessed with nine children prior to her passing in 1982. Following her death, he was united in marriage to Veronica (Hoffman) Gores on March 13, 1984, and she later preceded him in death in 2007. Martin then married Mary Anne Hennen on December 29, 2011 in Vermillion, and she passed away in 2016. Martin enjoyed waltzing, playing bingo, cards, and his trips to Treasure Island. He was a lifelong member of the Knights of Columbus Council 5199 in Vermillion.He was preceded in death by his parents; his three wives; ten siblings; great granddaughter, Rylee; and by his step-son, James Gores. Martin is survived by his children, Joe (Barbara) Kummer, Bob (Sue) Kummer, Mike (Cindy) Kummer, Carol (Cy) Schmitz, Larry (Lisa) Kummer, Paul (Pat) Kummer, Mary (Gary) Rondeau, Jane (Pat) Schmitt, and Barb (Ted) Kranz; nineteen grandchildren, and nineteen great grandchildren; seven step children; and by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Hastings, with Father David Hennen officiating. Immediately following Mass, a luncheon will be held, and interment will follow at St. John the Baptist Parish Cemetery in Vermillion. Family and friends are cordially invited to a visitation from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday evening at Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel Caturia-Smidt Chapel of Hastings, and from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. at church on Tuesday morning. There will be a KC Rosary service at 3:30 p.m. on Monday afternoon at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Alzheimers Association, Hastings Family Service, or to the Donors Choice in memory of Martin.