Richard B Rumbaugh Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Richard Rumbaugh, Jr., 89, of Monroe, went home to be with the Lord on June 29. He leaves behind his dear wife Ursula K. Rumbaugh, his children Evelyn Lucile Shell, Richard Rumbaugh III and wife Mary Beth, and Dixie Anne Rumbaugh; his brother Dana Rumbaugh; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Rumbaugh was born in Michigan, and spent his early childhood in Illinois before moving south. He graduated from Georgia State University at the age of 40 with a degree in English Literature. A voracious reader, he also wrote and self-published a book of fiction at the age of 81. He worked for the Georgia Department of Education, traveling the state to work with school systems to procure necessary books and supplies. Among his other hobbies and interests were travel, especially by motorcycle as a younger man, painting, and miniature train collecting. He was blessed with many friends and family members who could always count on “Opa’s” listening ear whenever they had a problem to discuss. A seeker who explored many denominations in his lifetime, Rumbaugh was a committed Christian and attended Christ Sanctified Holiness Church of Monroe as well as Nativity Lutheran in the years prior to his death. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 8,2017 at Nativity Lutheran Church located at 1079 Bethlehem Church Rd, Bethlehem, GA 30620 In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to The American Cancer Society.

Richard B Rumbaugh Jr.

June 29, 2017