John Kummer
March 8, 1973 ~ October 9, 2019
John Thomas Kummer of Lake Park MN, passed away at the age of 46, at St. Marys Essentia in Detroit Lakes MN. on Wednesday, October 9, 2019, surrounded by his wife and girls. He fought for every second he had after his diagnosis of stage 4 lung cancer on April 15, 2019.
John was born John Thomas Eide on March 3, 1973, to Jonelle (Joni) Eide. In 1981 Joni married Rodney Kummer who adopted John. Joni and Rodney proceeded to build a home in Walcott, ND, where John attended Kindred school. Not long after his brothers Chris and Robert were born.
He met his wife on May 8, 2000, and they married May 5, 2001. Their daughter Madison was born in April of 2002, their following daughter was Avery born in June of 2004
John had a long career in maintenance and recently worked for Campbell Properties as the maintenance manager. He loved his job and his co-workers.
John loved playing the guitar, music, playing pool, and helping others. But most of all he loved being with his family, friends and fur babies. He will be remembered for his heart of gold and willing hand to help anyone.
The family would like to thank the staff at the Roger Maris Cancer Center. Including John's oncologist Dr. Gitau and his oncology nurse Cristi. The family would also like to extend their greatest gratitude towards Red River Valley Hospice. Alicia and Shannon are some of the few who not only helped John, but guided Kim, Madison, and Avery through this difficult time.
He is preceded in death by his loving mom Jonelle (Joni) Kummer and many other wonderful family and friends.
He is survived by his wife Kimberly (Kolodge) Kummer and his daughters Madison (17) and Avery Kummer (15) of Lake Park, MN, father Rodney Kummer Walcott, ND, Brothers Robert (Michelle) Kummer of Fargo ND, Christopher (Lisa) Kummer of West Fargo ND, mother in law Bonnie Kolodge of Moorhead MN, Brother-in-law Michael (Amy) Kolodge of Duluth MN, nieces Brooklyn Kummer, Harmonie Kolodge, Melodie Kolodge, Cadence Kolodge and nephews West Kummer and Tate Kummer and many wonderful aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." (2 Timothy 4;7)
The family request's everyone to wear Marvel clothing.
Thoughts and prayers Aunt Cynthia
I remember John from Kindred High School. My prayers are with you and your family. Tracey Bruns (Graber)
I am so sorry for your loss. My condolences to the family. My prayers are with you during this difficult time. May you have comfort in knowing that he is no longer in pain and God has prepared a place for him and that he is with his mother.
I’ll miss you John boy keep an eye out for me up there.
My sincere sympathy to John’s family! I knew his parents very well! Love and prayers! 🙏💝
Kim my thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls.
Simply put: John was one of the greatest men I have ever had the privilege to know.
There are so many fond memories of him trying to teach me “guy stuff” while we worked at Goldmark. As a sales person, I didn’t have any work reason to be out with John on a call, but would always find a way to show me something. “Nick – lets go…I’m gonna teach you how to replace a toilet.” or “Nick – you ever change out an AC? No? Lets go!”
He will be missed, but I promise, never forgotten.
I wish I could be there. Sending hugs your way.
John was an amazing man with a great sense of humor and he will always hold a special place in my heart.
My condolences to John’s family. He had a great sense of humor and kindness to his heart!