Don Hummel

Don Walter Hummel, 86, died peacefully on March 18, 2020 in Bexley, Ohio while under the loving care of family, Bickford of Bexley staff and a Kindred Hospice team.

Don was born on May 9, 1933 in Coldwater, Ohio to Violette (Schmetzer) and Walter "Wally" Hummel and spent most of his youth in North Muskegon, Michigan with his sister Liz. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1955 and received his M.B.A from the University of Michigan. In 1993, he retired from his 36-year professional career at the Northern Trust Bank in Chicago where he was known as teacher, role model, coach, and advisor with a personal flair and warm sense of humor. Don once said, "I always planned to marry one woman and have one job. I made perfect choices on both accounts".

In 1957, he married, Carolyn (Kayi) Hodgson, and together they had three daughters who were the light of his life; Kate, Becky, and Ginger. The Hummel's raised their family in Kenilworth, Illinois, spent their summers at Sylvan Beach, Michigan and retirement winters in Gulf Pines on Sanibel Island, Florida.

Don's passions were hiking, fishing, travel, music, watching British TV and spending time with family and friends. He was an avid golfer and excelled in the sport. However, his favorite accomplishment was his role as "Boomer" for his 11 grandchildren.

Don "Boomer" Hummel is survived by his wife of 63 years, Carolyn, his three daughters Katie (Tom) Anderson, Becky (Chip) Kenyon, Ginger (the late Scott) Reath, as well as his grandchildren: Brooks (Monique) Anderson, Bennette Anderson, Margot (Ben) Goodman, Carrie, Annie, Kitty, Matt, and Jonny Kenyon, Alex, Janey, and Robin Reath; and two great-grandchildren, Jack Goodman, and Beckett Anderson, his sister Liz (Douglas)Kinney, her children Lisa and John Smyth.

Those who knew Don will remember his ever present sense of humor and that special twinkle in his eye as he often introduced himself saying, "Hi, I'm Don Hummel. How do you like me so far?".

At this time, a private service will be held for the family and a celebration of his life is planned for this summer in Michigan.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to:

Scleroderma Foundation of Danvers, MA, http://www.Scleroderma.org.,

The Kenilworth Union Church or The Wabaningo Community Church

…Or just make someone laugh then give them a wink and a smile.