Paul Mumm's Obituary
Paul W. Mumm, 87, of Ames, Iowa passed away peacefully on May 31, 2023. Paul was born on July 19, 1935, in Ames to Carl and Thelma Mumm. He graduated from Ames High in 1953. Paul enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he was a sharpshooter and paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne, and was honorably discharged in 1957. He married Mary Lou Meyer on August 20, 1961. Paul operated a Skelly service station in Campustown before buying three Iowa Casey's stores until he retired to enjoy life as a full-time sportsman. Paul was an avid outdoorsman who especially loved hunting and fishing. He loved watching a good western, especially John Wayne, and was a fan of both the Cyclones and Hawkeyes. Paul never played favorites. Paul's quiet strength, integrity, humility, and honest way of living were just a few of the sterling qualities that made him a wonderful husband, father, and friend. He generously shared his love of the outdoors with all and, if you were lucky enough, his favorite fishing holes. Paul is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary Lou; daughters Michelle Gideon Gulseth (Lance) of Phoenix, AZ, and Deb Hill (Mike) of Trout Lake, WA; grandchildren Luke (Wendy), Mackenzie, Tucker, and Eli. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers Dick and Jerry. In lieu of flowers, please honor Paul by continuing his love and responsible stewardship of the land and the humans and animals who populate it. Online condolences may be directed to www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com
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