Howard was born in Pennsauken, NJ on January 13, 1929 the son of Foster and Myrtle (Walker) Schrumpf. Following his graduation from high school he attended National Farm School in Pennsylvania and went onto SUNY Cobleskill from which he graduated. In 1948 Howard and his parents purchased the Austin Homestead on Austin Road in North Harpursfield and moved in on May first of that year. Howard’s paternal grandmother, Matilda, was also included in the family at that time. Howard had also been employed as a custodian and bus driver for the Jefferson School district.
Howard is survived by his son George (Julie) Schrumpf of Rochester, MN, his daughter Susan J. (Richard) Palmer of Norwich, 12 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.
Howard was predeceased by his son Daniel in 1957 and daughter Colleen in 2011.
A Memorial service for Howard will be held on Thursday, June 17, at 4:00 pm from the Holmesville Baptist Church. Pastor Grant Smith will officiate.
In lieu of flowers please consider memorial contributions to the Holmesville Baptist Church, 3024 State Highway 8, South New Berlin, NY 13843. Please make checks payable to the Holmesville Baptist Church. These contributions will be used for the Missions.
Arrangements are with the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home.
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