In Memory Of
Gerald Dean "Jerry" Rumbaugh
1956
2023
Gerald Dean "Jerry" Rumbaugh
April 5, 1956 — December 25, 2023
Gerald (Jerry) Rumbaugh, 67, of Junction City, Kansas, passed away on December 25, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Cremation will take place then he will be placed next to his parents at Highland Cemetery.
He was born on April 5, 1956, to Dale and Wilma (Rothfuss) Rumbaugh in Concordia, Kansas. He was the middle child between his brothers, Larry and Terry. He always had fond stories of them growing up together.
After graduating in 1974, from Junction City High School, he attended college at Mid-American Nazarene College and graduated from Southern Nazarene University in 1980, with a Bachelors degree in business.
While at SNU, he met his future wife and they married September 27, 1980, in Bethany, Oklahoma and shared 43 years together. They raised two daughters together and made their home in Junction City.
He enjoyed fishing, his grandchildren, and assisting with the children's ministry. While the girls were growing up, he hauled their horses to many horse shows, made sure pancakes were made on the weekends, and maintained a beautiful acreage and home. He spent many hours building furniture and cabinets for friends and family. All while being a faithful follower of Jesus. He was an active member of Westview Community Church.
Jerry is survived by his loving wife, Sherol (Parker) Rumbaugh; children, Megan and Lester Lackey of Elk City, Oklahoma, Morgan and Andrew Todd of Junction City, Kansas; siblings, Larry and Judy Rumbaugh of Yukon, Oklahoma, and Terry Rumbaugh of Junction City, Kansas; three grandchildren, Parker and Elizabeth Lackey and Daniel Todd, and a host of other family and friends.
He was preceded by his mother, father, and late son in law, Jeremy Parker.
In lieu of flowers, family requests all contributions to go out to West View Community Church Children's Ministry and Youth Group, 615 Gillespie Dr., Manhattan, Kansas.
Gerald's service will be livestreamed at the scheduled service time. Click Here to view the service.
A visitation will take place on Monday, January 1, 2024, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. A memorial service will follow on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at 10 a.m., officiated by Pastor Brian Smith.
He was born on April 5, 1956, to Dale and Wilma (Rothfuss) Rumbaugh in Concordia, Kansas. He was the middle child between his brothers, Larry and Terry. He always had fond stories of them growing up together.
After graduating in 1974, from Junction City High School, he attended college at Mid-American Nazarene College and graduated from Southern Nazarene University in 1980, with a Bachelors degree in business.
While at SNU, he met his future wife and they married September 27, 1980, in Bethany, Oklahoma and shared 43 years together. They raised two daughters together and made their home in Junction City.
He enjoyed fishing, his grandchildren, and assisting with the children's ministry. While the girls were growing up, he hauled their horses to many horse shows, made sure pancakes were made on the weekends, and maintained a beautiful acreage and home. He spent many hours building furniture and cabinets for friends and family. All while being a faithful follower of Jesus. He was an active member of Westview Community Church.
Jerry is survived by his loving wife, Sherol (Parker) Rumbaugh; children, Megan and Lester Lackey of Elk City, Oklahoma, Morgan and Andrew Todd of Junction City, Kansas; siblings, Larry and Judy Rumbaugh of Yukon, Oklahoma, and Terry Rumbaugh of Junction City, Kansas; three grandchildren, Parker and Elizabeth Lackey and Daniel Todd, and a host of other family and friends.
He was preceded by his mother, father, and late son in law, Jeremy Parker.
In lieu of flowers, family requests all contributions to go out to West View Community Church Children's Ministry and Youth Group, 615 Gillespie Dr., Manhattan, Kansas.
Gerald's service will be livestreamed at the scheduled service time. Click Here to view the service.
A visitation will take place on Monday, January 1, 2024, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. A memorial service will follow on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at 10 a.m., officiated by Pastor Brian Smith.
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Service Schedule
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Visitation
Monday, January 1, 2024
5:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)
Johnson & Mass-Hinitt
Service
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)
Junction City
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