Harry J. Mumm Jr.

Harry J. Mumm Jr, 94, died January 11, 2015. Harry, a native of St Louis, was married to his dear wife, Louisa for 44 years, who preceded him in death. He was the loving father to Diana (Gale) Heding, Don Mumm and Steve (Kim) Mumm.

Harry and his identical twin brother, Howard, served together in the army 70th infantry division, in the European theater in WWII, each rising to the rank of Sergeant First Class. They were in engaged in combat in North Eastern France, and, because they were both fluent in German, were assigned after the surrender to, among other duties, supervise renovations of what was to become General Eisenhower’s Allied Command Headquarters.

After his return from the war, Harry became a proud graduate of Washington University School of Engineering. He earned a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, which he applied while working at Brown Shoe Company for over 30 years.

He adored his family, loved traveling, camping and always had a knack and skill for repairing any sort of vehicle engine, device, clock or appliance.

He was a patient, persistent man and often quoted his own father, who said, "Nothing is difficult, once you know how".

He is also survived by a brother, Don (Marilyn) Mumm, and grandchildren, Kristina (David) Romaker, Demian Cook, Heather Heding, Eric (Katie) Mumm and Emily (James) Jenkins, as well as 10 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.

Visitation is planned at Gerber Chapel, 23 West Lockwood, 63119 4- 8 p.m. Friday, January 16. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 17 at 2 pm at St. Lucas United Church of Christ, 11735 Denny Rd, 63126

In lieu of flowers, donations to Every Child’s Hope - Evangelical Children’s Home, 8240 St. Charles Rock Rd, 63114 or Shriners Hospitals for Children - St. Louis, 2001 S. Lindbergh Blvd, 63131 would be appreciated.

Arrangements under the direction of Gerber Chapel, Webster Groves, Missouri.