John Kummer

John Kummer, age 86 of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019. He was reunited with the love of his life, Kathy, who recently preceded him in death. John Dodds, the son of John and Estelle (Dodds) Kummer, was born on August 26, 1932, in Prescott, Wisconsin. Following his graduation from Hastings High School, he continued his education at St. Thomas and the University of Minnesota where he enrolled in the Air Force ROTC program. John was commissioned a Second Lieutenant and flew F-86D & F-102 aircrafts. On April 16, 1955, John was united in marriage to the love of his life, Kathleen Lang, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Miesville. After being Honorably Discharged from the service in 1959, John and Kathy returned home to help his father run The County Point Service Station and Cafe, which he eventually expanded into the well-known Point Restaurant. John and Kathy continued to operate the business for forty-five years until selling in July of 2016. Outside of working and tending to his hobby farm, John enjoyed flying his Cessna 182, hunting and fishing, downhill skiing, and playing volleyball, softball, and racketball. John and Kathy were blessed with sixty-three years of marriage, five children, and many wonderful memories together until her passing on November 14, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Mary, Lola, and Rita; daughter, Debbie Kummer; and by his wife, Kathy. John is survived by his children, Jean Kummer, Susan (Rick) Luiz, Mary (John) Saunders, and John (Linda) Kummer; 10 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Maureen (David) Fasbender; Connie Lang and by many other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 12:00 p.m. Saturday, August 10, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Hastings, with Father David Hennen officiating. Interment with Military Honors provided by VFW Lyle Russell Post 1210, will follow at the parish cemetery. Family and friends are cordially invited to a visitation from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday evening at Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel in Hastings, and also for one hour prior to Mass at church on Saturday morning. Arrangements are being completed by Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings