Memorials may be directed to Camp Knutson, 11148 Manhattan Point Blvd, Crosslake, MN 56442 or the charity of one’s choice. He is also survived by two great-grandchildren, Emmett Fardink and Sylvia Stevens.Arrangements are under the care of Morgan Memorial Home of Savoy. Mourning their Grandpa Doc are Patrick Hummel, Christina Hummel (Jeff Fardink), Robbie (Logan) Hummel, Dan Hummel, Charlotte Bahnfleth (Nate Stevens), Anna (Ryan) Blake, and Emma Hummel. He is survived by children Glenn (Linda) Hummel of Valparaiso, IN Paul (Carla) Hummel of Las Vegas, NV Thomas Hummel (Shelly Reiten) of Savoy, IL and Mary (William) Bahnfleth of State College, PA. He served as chair, steadily guiding the association through a period of major transition.He was preceded in death by his wife Bonnie and brother Richard. During the last several years of his career he was deeply involved in the planning of the Chemistry and Life Sciences Laboratory.During his tenure at the university, he was a member of the Athletic Association Board of Directors, at the time the policy and decision-making entity for intercollegiate athletics. He retired in 1993 as Associate Director of the School of Chemical Sciences. A doctoral advisee of the Nobel Prize-winning chemist, Glenn Seaborg, John received his PhD in chemistry in 1956 and joined the faculty of the University of Illinois in chemistry and physics. They moved to California where John commenced graduate studies at the University of California, Berkeley. in chemistry with high distinction.He married hometown sweetheart Bonnie Bernards in Blue Earth in 1953. He was president of the senior class and elected to Phi Beta Kappa. He participated fully in campus life through varsity basketball and fraternity activities. He graduated from Blue Earth High School in 1949.Affectionately nicknamed “Doc” in high school for his serious demeanor and studious ways, John earned a Bausch & Lomb scholarship to attend the University of Rochester. He was born in Blue Earth, MN on Jto Earl and Charlotte (Almquist) Hummel. Hummel, 92, of Champaign, IL passed away at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL on February 15, 2024. Please visit our website at to offer condolences. “Our Family is Here to Serve Your Family”. Aaron and Susie Hinds of Hinds Funeral Home & Cremation Services, are proud to honor the life of Bruce M. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, a brother: John Hannon and a sister: Susan Hannon Gorman. Also surviving is a sister: Ellen (Chuck) Wolfenberger. Surviving grandchildren are: Caitlin (Derek) Peterson, John Deal, Ellen (Joe) Saathoff, Sean (Regina) Madden, Ben (Genevieve) Madden, Tyler (Camille) Starkey, Logan (Megan) Hannon, as well 10 great-grandchildren: Violet, George, Mae, Richard, Frederick, Lincoln, Kennedy, James, and 2 more on the way. Surviving children are Claire (Brian) Deal, Laura (Scott) Madden, and Brian (Rhonda Starkey) Hannon. He married Patricia Coffey in 1956 and she passed away on September 2, 2022. Memorial contributions can be made to Bruce was born on Augin Decatur, IL., a son of Walter L. Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 A.M., on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at St. to 8:00 P.M., at the Hinds Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 348 N. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 1, 2024, from 4:00 P.M. Hannon, 89, of Champaign, IL., died on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at the Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL.
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