"I am so sorry about the loss of your Dad and Mom.. My grandmother was Merle (Summers sister) and My Mom Maryann was a cousin. They both always thought so much of your Dad and Mom. I always will remember their kindness. Please know your in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Carolyn Kurth-Klebba"
In loving memory of
Donald Cummings
February 17, 1927 - May 12, 2020
Donald Sumner Cummings, 93 of Winona, passed away on Tuesday, May 12th, 2020 of a broken heart after losing his wife in January. Donald was born on February 17th, 1927 to Sumner and Frieda (Stoehr) Cummings.
He married the love of his life, Catharien Genevieve Monahan on September 25th, 1948 at St Josephs Catholic Church in Winona. They celebrated 71 years together. Donald was the Teamsters Union Agent and later became President of local 160 before retiring to their hobby farm-The Lazy C Ranch on Homer Ridge which he very proudly raised horses and beef cattle. He was a member of The Winona Family Riders Horse Club and enjoyed horseback riding, camping, occasional trips to the casino and the many many bus trips with his wife all over the United States.
He is survived by his 7 children, Mary (David Zenk) Cummings, Bonnie (Jack) Vaughn, Donna (Marni) Cummings, Barb (Robert) Ferguson, Cindy (Tim) Kertzman, Bruce Cummings and Marty Cummings; grandchildren, Melissa Petschow, Danielle Coey, Josh Vaughn, Jessi Geisler, Derek Pozanc, Dustin Pozanc, Andy Kertzman, Jack Kertzman and Cade Cummings; 15 great-grandchildren; one brother, Jim (Dixie) Cummings; one sister, Shirley Schossow; 3 brothers-in-law, Neil (Vicki Monahan), Eugene (Barb) Monahan and Joe Kiffe; and one sister-in-law, Mary Cummings.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Catharien; his son, Brian Cummings; grandson, Shane Petschow; son-in-law, Lynn Hanson; his parents; brothers, Laverne (Pete) Cummings and Allen Cummings; sister, Jean Haedtke; brothers-in-law, Allyn Schossow and Raymond (Jackie) Monahan; and sister-in-law Rita Kiffe. A huge thank you to Brookdale Assisted Living and St Croix Hospice for your amazing and wonderful care for our father!
In accordance with current restrictions, a private family service will be held. Donald will be laid to rest in Witoka Cemetery. Memorials may be mailed to Hoff Funeral Home, C/O Donald Cummings Family, 3480 Service Drive, Goodview, MN 55987. Please leave a memory of Donald at www.hofffuneral.com. Hoff Celebration of Life Center, Goodview, is assisting the family.
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"To Don\'s family, I send my condolences, I wanted to acknowledge that he was the best bus driver a kid could ever have. Many a time he would wait patiently while kids would be running to catch the bus, I know I was one of those kids. Rest in peace my friend!"
"To Don\'s family I send my condolences. Among the various employment positions was"
"Donna and family, do sorry for your loss. "
"Condolences to the Cummings family. We were neighbors since 1985. Great people and great neighbors."
"My condolences to the Cummings family. Your folks were my neighbors since 1985. I will miss them both. Great people. Great neighbors!"
"R.I.P."
"Dear Cummings family....You have my deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. grandpa, and great-grandpa and brother I new Donald since I was a young girl....Lived In Cedar Valley and they were neighbors....He is with Catherine again so is happy ....Keep all the happy memories close in your heart and he will always be close.....From a former neighbor and friend Margaret { Anderson} Beech.."
"Jim and Dixie, So sorry for your loss and God Bless the Cummings Family at this most difficult time. Fondly, Jeanine"
"Our good friend, Don, called Home to be with the love of his life, Catharien. So sad for us to lose another dear friend but knowing they are now together again brings us peace. Our memories with Don and Catharien, such good times, will forever be with us. God Bless the Family. Chuck and Jean Egland"
"Barb we are thinking of you and sending lots of hugs and prayers. Pam and Bob"
"So sorry to hear about Don, will always remember him and Catherine coming up for fish and i was there waitress..GOOD PEOPLE,GOD BLESS THE FAMILY!!"
"What a great man who raised a great family. D. C. you will be missed. "
"Rest in Peace you are now with the love of your life again"