Joseph Rummells

Joseph Wayne Rummells, 69, of West Branch, was born April 4, 1949, to Donald Dean Rummells and Betty Lou (Workman) Rummells. After an extended illness, Joe left this life peacefully at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown, on November 27, 2018.   A graduate of West Branch High School; Northern Iowa Community College in Mason City; and Harper College in Chicago, Illinois; Joe also served in the United States Army Special Forces during the Vietnam Conflict.   Joe very much enjoyed his electronics career and his friends he made along the way in Chicago and Taiwan; and enjoyed his sales and delivery work nationwide. An avid sportsman, Joe played all sports in High School and played college football. He always enjoyed watching football at all levels, especially his nephews and cousins; loved the Chicago White Sox, and enjoyed NASCAR (Tony Stewart). An avid golfer for many years, Joe was a member of the first West Branch High School golf team, and enjoyed watching his cousin Dave in the PGA.   Joe is survived by his sisters, Karen (Steve) Laszczak and Dianne (Derald) Brecht Jr., by his brothers William (Deb) Rummells; Michael (Mary) Rummells; and Robert (Christine) Rummells; and his beloved nieces and nephews Matt, Jamie, Missy, Mary Sue, Cassie, and Jarod; and close cousins Larry, Cyndi, Dave, Kevin and Kim. He was preceded in death by his parents and his nephew Jason.   Private services will be held for Joe at a later date in West Branch. Memorials may be made to Cedar County Meals on Wheels, 552 E. 4th Street, Tipton, IA 52772. Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown is caring for Joe and his family.