Florence Mumm, 91, Albert Lea

Published 10:02 am Thursday, September 30, 2010

Memorial services for Florence H. Mumm of Albert Lea, will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Albert Lea. The Rev. Curtis Zieske will officiate. Interment will be in Geneva Cemetery. There will be a time for sharing memories and refreshments after the service.

Florence Mumm

Florence died on Tuesday morning, Sept. 28, 2010 at St. John’s Lutheran Home.She was 91.

She was born on Oct. 30, 1918, in Hutchinson, the daughter of Martin and Susan (Hansen) Tange. Florence was united in marriage to the Rev. Roy F. Mumm on Aug. 25, 1951. They had made their home in the Geneva and Albert Lea area since 1956. Florence was a warm caretaker of the people in the churches that Roy served. She shared her talents and played organ and directed choir for several years. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and had been active in church circle and also in the church women’s activities.

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Florence is survived by two children: Steve (Julie) Mumm of Roseville and Jane (Gary)

Petersen of Omaha, Neb.; grandchildren: Shawna (Derek) Petersen-Brown of Minneapolis, Kirsten, Erica and Alyssa Mumm all of Roseville; and several nieces and nephews.

Florence was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Roy Mumm; sister, Helen Neve; and brother, Reynold Tange.

Memorials suggested to the American Diabetes Association.