Timothy L. “Tim” Hummell, 66, of Mt. Pleasant, died Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Unity Point St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids.
A celebration of life for Tim will be held from 6-9PM on Saturday, June 19 at the Veterans Hall, 103 S. Jackson St. in Mt. Pleasant. A flag presentation will be conducted by the Henry County Honor Guard at the celebration. The Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 North Main Street, Mount Pleasant, is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Online condolences may be left at www.kimzeyfuneralhome.com.
Timothy LaVerne Hummell was born October 8, 1954 in Mt. Pleasant. He was the son of Arnold LaVerne and Shirley Louise (Scott) Hummell. He attended school in Mt. Pleasant and joined the United States Marine Corps following his education. On July 14, 1972 in Olongapo, Philippines, Tim married Ligaya “Ruby” Tupas Musica.
Tim did a lot of farm work as a youth. He farmed for his grandparents before working for Hummell’s Tree Service for his dad. Tim worked as a Correctional Office for the Mt. Pleasant Correctional Facility and as a reject butcher for IBP in Columbus Junction. For many years, Tim worked at Metromail and later Alaniz as a machine operator, stock handler and group leader.
Tim was of the Christian Faith and a member of the American Legion Robert Tribby Post #58 of Mt. Pleasant. He was known in his family to be a “Newshound”.
Those thankful for sharing in Tim’s life include his wife Ruby of Mt. Pleasant; 3 sons – Michael Tupas Hummell, Noah Tupas Hummell and wife Wendy and Noel Jeffrey Hummell, all of Mt. Pleasant; 2 brothers and their wives, Michael and Marie Hummell of Eldon, IA and Kelly and Christ Hummell of Boone, IA; 8 grandchildren, 4 step grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter.
His parents precede him in death.