- Deceased's name: Deloris Kumler
- Age: 73
- Date: March 12, 2012
- Hometown: Clawson
Deloris M. Kumler, age 73 and over 45 year Clawson resident, died March 12, 2012. Deloris is survived by her husband of 45 years, Jerry, whom she married on Aug. 26, 1967. Deloris is also survived by her daughter, Maria (Rob) Mason along with her granddaughters, Natalie and Adrienne. A decorated member of the city of Clawson, Deloris was the curator of the Clawson Historical Museum from 1973 until her retirement in 2007. She was the first president of the Clawson Historical Society and was a member of the Clawson Historical Commission along with the Oakland County Historical Commission. With her wealth of knowledge on the city of Clawson, Deloris authored two books, Images of America: Clawson and Clawson The Way It Was.
There will be a 'Celebration of Life' for Kumler from noon-4 p.m. Saturday at Gramer Funeral Home with a memorial service following at 4 p.m.
Memorials can be made to the Clawson Historical Society
P.O. Box 222, Clawson, MI 48017.
Source: Gramer Funeral Home
Joann L. Smith
8:51 pm on Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Clawson lost a wonderful lady who spent so many years organizing the Clawson Museum. We would have lost so much history if it was not for her. Deloris will be missed by many but her work will last forever.
My sincere condolences to her Husband, Jerry.
Joann Smith