Ursula Mary Hummel, 85 of West Union passed away at Aase Hagen nursing home in Decorah, Iowa on Saturday, February 18, 2023. Ursula was born on March 1, 1937.
Ursula was united in marriage with Delbert Elton Hummel on March 3, 1960. They were married for 53 years until his passing in 2013. To this union four children were born, Sherri, Russel, Shelley and Darwin. She enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening, country music and dancing. She liked playing cards and Rummikub games with family and friends. Family was very important to her. She loved life and loved to laugh. She was a homemaker for many years until she went to work as a certified nursing assistant. She worked at the Good Samaritan nursing home in West Union for 18+ years. She loved working with people. After retirement she took oil painting classes. Later she volunteered at Good Samaritan giving painting lessons to the residents.
Ursula is survived by her children, Sherri (Brad) Harper of Sioux City, Iowa; Russel (Diane) Hummel of Houston, Minnesota, Shelley Hummel of Iowa City, Iowa and Darwin Hummel of West Union, Iowa; her grandson, Keegan Harrel of Sheldon, Iowa; as well as many family and friends.
Ursula was preceded in death by her parents, Harley and Erma Rohrig; her husband, Delbert Hummel; her siblings, Eleanor (Duane) Hummel, Sandra Rohrig and Merlin Rohrig.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Burnham-Wood-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service in West Union, Iowa.
Burnham-Wood-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service in West Union, Iowa is assisting the family with arrangements.