Jon L. Thummel, 65, of Hoxie, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at his home in rural Sheridan County, Kansas. On March 2, 1954, Jon and his twin sister, Jane, were born to Lawrence A. and Mildred B. (Huelsman) Thummel. They joined five brothers and a sister. Jon attended the Seguin School thru eighth grade and attended Hoxie High School graduating with the class of 1972. After graduating, he began farming on his family’s farm south of Seguin, KS. On May 27, 1978, Jon and Janice Ritter were united in marriage at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Leoville, Kansas. They then settled together on the family farm where they continued to reside. They were blessed with three children Daniel, Chris, and Michelle.
Jon was a kind and gentle person, eager and willing to help anyone in need. He was a friend to many and often knew no stranger. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his brothers. Attending auctions with them in search of antiques and collectibles was always a fun experience.
Jon was always concerned about the well being of others who were struggling. He was by nature a caring person. He was a proud alumni member of Valley Hope of Norton and served wholeheartedly as a sponsor for several people. He was also a member of the Hoxie AA group where he supported and believed in the work they do.
Jon often boasted about what he called his greatest achievement in life, his children. The family would take summer vacations, after harvest of course, and usually to the Ozarks. No trip was ever complete without a couple stops at the roadside antique malls and flea markets. He rarely, if ever, missed his children’s sporting events and was always there to lend his advice. Jon was mechanically inclined and would always make his own repairs; this knowledge also allowed him to help his sons take on the task of restoring their classic cars. His love for woodworking also led to many other projects and he always enjoyed helping his children remodel their homes.
His other greatest achievement in life was being a grandfather. He was blessed with 5 grandchildren, Eric, Jon O., Ellie, Cohen, and Morgan. Jon always included them in completing the farm duties and taught many lessons along the way. He loved them dearly and enjoyed spending his time with them.
Jon is survived by his wife, Janice, of the home, Hoxie, Kansas; sons, Daniel Thummel and wife Betha of Hoxie, Kansas and Chris Thummel of Colby, Kansas; daughter, Michelle Wise and husband Skyler of Cawker City, Kansas; brothers, Leon Thummel (Carol) of Wichita, Kansas, Bernard Thummel of Kansas City, Kansas, and Michael Thummel (Mary Lou) of Wichita, Kansas; and sisters, Charlotte Wolf of Grinnell, Kansas and twin sister, Jane McDougal (John) of Colby, Kansas; sisters-in-law, Marilyn Thummel and Linda Thummel; and grandchildren Eric, Jon O., Ellie, Cohen, and Morgan.
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He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Mildred Thummel; brothers, Gerald and Larry Thummel; brother-in-law, Dean Wolf; and sister-in-law, Sharon Thummel.
A Mass of Christian Burial is planned for Tuesday, July 23, 2019, to be held at St. Martin Catholic Church, Seguin, Kansas, at 10:30 A.M. with interment following the service in St. Martin Cemetery, Seguin, Kansas. Visitation is planned for Monday, July 22, 2019, from 1:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. with the family receiving friends from 5:30 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. A vigil service and rosary will be held at 7:00 P.M. on Monday July 22,2019, at Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie, Kansas. Memorials are suggested to the Hoxie, Kansas AA Group or for Masses and may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. Online condolences may be left at www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com
Jon was taken to his heavenly home far too soon. He would ask you to miss him a little but not too long. Instead, remember the love he had for his most precious family and friends. As the morning sun rises, remember he is with you in spirit and will greet you again one day when you take your journey to heaven.