Darel Dumaw

Funeral Information

Services will be held on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at 11 am at the Bad Axe Free Methodist Church. Officiating will be Rev. Jerry Sutton, pastor. Visitation will be at the church on Thursday from 9 am until the service time at 11 am. Memorials may be offered to the Bad Axe Free Methodist Church or the American Diabetes Association. If you wish to offer your condolences to the family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com

Family of the Deceased

Dar is survived by his wife Linda Dumaw of Elkton. Two daughters, Deanna Dumaw of Kinde and Danielle (Charles) Stanton of Kinde. Five grandchildren – Michael Stonecipher of Caseville, Tyler Stonecipher ( special friend Rachael Simpson) of Kinde, Kaylynn Stanton of Kinde, Emilee Stanton of Kinde, Clayton Stanton of Kinde. One great grandson – Dominick Stonecipher. One sister-in-law – Ruth Noble. Dar was preceded in death by one brother, Douglas Dumaw. Father-in-law – Leland Noble. Mother-in-law – M. Alice Noble.

Biography

Darel ”Dar” Dumaw, age 73, of Elkton, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, November 3, 2019. Dar was born on August 26, 1946 in Bad Axe, son of the late Arthur and Grace (Sawyer) Dumaw. He married Linda Henne on April 18, 1970 at Pinnebog Methodist Church. Dar served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam from 1966 until 1968. He was a bus driver for Laker School District. He dearly loved getting to know the children on his route. He attended Bad Axe Free Methodist Church and was devoted to his faith. Dar was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Dar spent his time with a focus on family, attending his grandchildren’s sporting events, showing animals and attending FFA events. He spent every day bringing his “team” together. A strong love of Dar’s was owning and showing horses, which always involved his family and friends. Dar leaves behind eleven Haflinger horses, which he enjoyed showing at fairs all over Michigan. He will also be missed by his dog, Nicky, who was always in his truck as co-pilot wherever he would go. Dar had a kind heart and enjoyed helping anyone in need. He will stay in our hearts forever.

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