Obituaries
Samuel B. Bumbalough
January 18, 1942 to May 3, 2022
FRANCESVILLE - Samuel Beecher Bumbalough, 80 of Lafayettte, formerly of Francesville, passed away Tuesday, May 3, at IU Health West Hospital in Avon, IN.
He was born Jan. 18, 1942 in Rensselaer, to Herman D. and Ruby P. Robinson Bumbalough. He graduated from Francesville High School in 1960, and attended Fort Wayne Business College. On Oct. 27, 1963 he married Bonnie Moncel in Francesville. She survives.
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He is also survived by:
Samuel Todd Bumbalough, Fishers, Son
Holly Lynn (Don) Benesh, Francesville, Daughter
Marc Allyn (Stephanie) Bumbalough, Brookston, Son
Grandchildren: Samuel Aaron Bumbalough, Joshua Reed Bumbalough, Dalton Samuel Powell, Shelby Lynn Powell, Sara Dawn Bumbalough, Weston Allyn Bumbalough, and
Cady Aryn Bumbalough.
Darlene (Rich) Tanner, Francesville, Sister
Charles R.”Chuck” Yeoman, Francesville, Brother-in-law
Jerry Joe Moncel, Francesville, Brother-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Kitty Kay Bumbalough Infant Daughter
Herman D. Bumbalough Father
Ruby Bumbalough Walters Mother
Charles Walters Step-Father
Peggy Ann “Peg” Yeoman Sister
Mr. Bumbalough worked for many years at People State Bank in Francesville. He enjoyed golfing and riding motorcycles. He especially enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He always enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s sporting events.
A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Private burial will take place at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society.
Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
Local arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville.