Myron Dean Sumwalt
January 26, 1946 - June 07, 2015
Obituary
Sumwalt, Myron "Dean"
RICHLAND CENTER-Myron "Dean" Sumwalt, age 69, of Richland Center passed away surrounded by his family on June 7, 2015, at Meriter Hospital in Madison, after a very long struggle with congestive heart failure. He was born Jan. 26, 1946, to Lawrence E. and Marcella M. (Griffin) Sumwalt in Richland Center. When Dean was in 2nd grade the family moved to Madison. He graduated from Monona Grove High School in 1964. Dean married his beloved wife, Barbara (Brassington) in March, 1966. They had two children, Gary D. Sumwalt (Alisenne) and Connie S. Thomas (Robert). Dean and Barbara relocated to Richland Center in July 2003. He was employed at Oscar Mayer and Company for 20 years. Dean is best known for his talented taxidermy work (16 years part time; 31 years full time). He played fast pitch softball until age 50. Dean loved the tranquility of the country, enjoyed watching and photographing the wildlife, gardening, and caring for the lawn. He served on the Scenic Hills Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation for eight years. In his younger years, he was an avid hunter, hunting not only in Wisconsin, but in Montana, South Dakota,Texas, British Columbia and Quebec. Dean enjoyed fishing and NASCAR racing and made a couple trips with his son to the Talladega and Bristol race tracks. He enjoyed traveling the United States with his wife. Dean enjoyed cooking and entertaining family and friends. He was a humble, God fearing man; also a loving and dedicated husband, father and grandfather. He was a member of the Christian Deer Hunter's Association, and enjoyed his Bible study "Home Group" of Richland Center Fellowship Church. Dean is survived by his wife of 49 years; his children, Gary (Alisenne) Sumwalt of Pardeville and Connie (Robert) Thomas of Madison; grandson, Gavin Thomas; step-grandsons, Christopher Kenrick-Thomas, Brian (Renee) Thomas, and Jared (Shandra) Thomas; great-granddaughter, Savannah Thomas; brothers, Melvin (Kim) Sumwalt of Olathe, Kan. and Gordon (Laurie) Sumwalt of Portage; sister-in-law, Diane (Roland) Woolever of Ariz.; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. A memorial service will be held at RICHLAND CENTER FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, 26700 Fellowship Lane, Richland Center, at 11 a.m., on Saturday, June 13, 2015. Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Events
Visitation
Sat Jun 13, 2015 @ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Richland Center Fellowship Church • 26700 Fellowship Lane, Richland Center, WI null
Service
Sat Jun 13, 2015 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Richland Center Fellowship Church • 26700 Fellowship Lane, Richland Center, WI null
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Memories
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Ken Schultz
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Barb and family,
You have our deepest sympathy. I have many good memories of hunting and playing basketball with Dean! He also did many animal mounts in our house that make me smile every day. Our thoughts are with you and your family,
Ken & Sue Schultz
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Scott Potts
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I remember Dean from when he lived on Anchor Drive. I met him as his young UPS driver in 1985 and remained his driver until he moved to Richland Center. As an avid hunter I always looked forward to seeing what he was working on next, or what he was getting ready to deliver somewhere across the country. I remember him as a very kind and soft spoken man. We never talked about faith but as I look back I can say that he was a fine example of how to live out your faith. May our God wrap his loving arms around you and comfort you in this difficult time.
Scott Potts
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Connie Thomas
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Connie Thomas
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Dad, you were the most amazing father. Always patient, kind, giving and FUN!! You always believed in me and supported me. I know you were proud of me, but I am also proud of who you were. Always an example, and I knew you were just a phone call away and would always be there for me. Thank you also for being the best grandpa to Gavin. He will be lost without you, but we will make sure he never forgets you. I know you will still be watching over us all. Love you!!!
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Dr. Bryan Wierwill
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How saddened I am to hear of Dean's passing, yet how pleased I am to hear of his relationship with our Lord and the guarantee that carries for life everlasting. Dean was the best taxidermist I ever knew. He will be missed by many and in many and varying capacities. My sympathy to his family.
Dr. Bryan Wierwill
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Jeff & Susan (Stensrud) Bauer
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Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. While it's been many years since I last saw Dean I will always remember his warm smile and great sense of humor. I had so much fun camping and attempting bow-hunting with your family back in the early '70's, somewhere outside of Necedah. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.