Phyllis June Kumerow

February 19, 1921 – October 18, 2011

June Kumerow enjoyed a full and wonderful life of devoted service to her family, nursing profession and church.

Born the daughter of Ruby Sillik Swihart Criger and Franklin L. Criger, she graduated from Carey High School in Carey, Ohio, and earned her RN from Flowers Hospital School of Nursing in Toledo, Ohio.

In 1943, she married her soul mate, Robert William Kumerow, who survives her. Following several years working as a surgical and ER nurse, she pursued pediatric nursing until retirement.

An accomplished musician, June was the organist for Ascension Lutheran Church, for which she also worked with the Altar Guild, circle groups and Stephens Ministry.

Besides her husband of 68 years, June is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Kumerow Samet-Hanchey, and her husband, Vernon Hanchey, of Clayton, NC; her son, William Carl Kumerow, and his wife Dana Jordan Kumerow, of Charotte, NC; and her grandsons, Robert Solomon Samet, of Cary, NC, and Alan Ashton Samet, of Tampa, FL.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 21, 2011 at Harry and Bryant Company, where the family will receive friends one hour prior to service.

A private burial will be at Sharon Memorial Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please donate in June’s name to Ascension Lutheran Church, 1225 East Morehead Street, Charlotte, NC 28204.