Wilfred Tumbusch

Wilfred R. Tumbusch, age 87 of North Star, died Monday, April 20, 2020 at Briarwood Village in Coldwater.  He was born December 25, 1932 in Cassella, to the late William & Rose (Schemmel) Tumbusch.  On September 30, 1961 he married Elizabeth “Betty” (Kremer) Tumbusch, and she survives in North Star.  Wilfred is also survived by children, Ted & Mary Tumbusch of Minster, Steve Tumbusch of North Star, and Mary & Wilbur Wells of Wapakoneta, 4 grandchildren, Travis, Danielle, Brandon, and Julie and step grandchildren, Heather, Christopher, and Kelly.  He is also survived by siblings and in-laws, Bertha Heitbrink, Olive Tumbusch, Ron & Betty Hilgefort, Earl Gigandet, and Carolyn Kremer.

In addition to his parents, Wilfred was preceded in death by siblings and in-laws, Mary & Vic Hess, Rita & Otto Homan, Ralph & Mary Tumbusch, Barney Tumbusch, Harry Heitbrink, Norma Jean Gigandet, Rita & Jim Oswalt, and Carl Kramer.

Wilfred was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church in North Star.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, and a member of the American Legion Post 0174 of North Star, and a former C. K. of A. member in Cassella.  Wilfred was a master carpenter, and loved bowling, baseball, and old cars.  He was an avid card player; enjoyed word find puzzles, and loved being outdoors.  Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, a PRIVATE FAMILY SERVICE WILL BE HELD on Friday April 24 with Fr. David Howard Celebrant.  Burial will follow in St. Louis Cemetery, North Star.  A public memorial mass will be held at a later date.  Arrangements are being handled with Hogenkamp Funeral Home in St. Henry.  Memorial contributions may be made to dementia research.  Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.