Obit: William Krummel

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William Grant Krummel, 86, of Durant passed away Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019 at his home. A memorial gathering was held Aug. 9 at Bentley Funeral Home in Durant. A graveside service followed at the Durant Cemetery, with military rites accorded by the Durant American Legion Post 430.

A memorial fund has been established, see www.bentleyfuneralhome.com.

Bill was born in Bennett on March 30, 1933, the son of Rudolph H. and Mary E. (Nephew) Krummel on the family farm. Bill graduated from Bennett High School in 1952. He served in the United States Air Force from 1952-1956. Bill married Rhea J. Roehlk on Oct. 16, 1954 in Meridian, Mississippi. He worked as a machinist for the Rock Island Arsenal from 1962-1990.

Bill was a 60-year member of the Durant American Legion Post 430. He was also a 50-year member of the Cedar Masonic Lodge 11 in Tipton. Bill enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He volunteered his time and helped anyone in need.

Bill is survived by his wife Rhea of 64 years; their children, Patricia Krummel-Jepsen of Des Moines, David (Erin) Krummel of New Liberty, Timothy (Betty Teel) of Walcott and Jeffrey (Arlene Cooke) of Walcott; daughter in-law, Christine Krummel of Durant; eight grandchildren, Joshua (Lara) Jepsen, Jessica (Marcus) Hall, Jodie Jepsen, Emily Krummel, Grant and Curtis Krummel, Kassie and Konner Krummel; four great grandchildren; two sisters, Shirley J. Krummel and Bonnie Krummel, of Iowa City.

Bill was preceded in death by his son, James Krummel.

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