Obituary: Edie Kumm

Edith "Edie" Kumm, 91, of Wright passed away Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, at Open Arms Senior Living in Duluth. Edie was born Feb. 28, 1933, in Wright to Joseph and Agnes Kirzy.

She married Glenn Jesse Kumm on Jan. 12, 1952. They made their home in Wright, where they started their own dairy farm, logged the land and began their family.

Edie retired after 30 years working at Diamond Match in Cloquet.

Edie enjoyed socializing, playing cards, snowmobiling, motorcycling and golfing. She and Glenn were snowbirds in south Texas. Her adventurous spirit had her out often, enjoying country and polka music, jam sessions and dancing, which all made her eyes light up.

Spending time with family and showering them with unconditional love brought her joy.

She was a member of the Senior Center in Wright. Edie volunteered with the Ladies Auxiliary and the Clothing Depot in Cromwell. She was a founding member of Wrong Days in Wright, the annual town celebration.

She attended Wright/Cromwell Evangelical Free Church, and Grace Church in Cloquet.

The family thanks the staff at Open Arms Senior Living for their wonderful care during Edie's time there.

Edie was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Kumm; parents, Joseph and Agnes Kirzy; son, Larry Kumm; brother, Ray Kirzy; and step-grandson Ryan Plante.

She will be missed by her daughter, Sandy (Bruce) Plante; granddaughters, Kim (Jeff) Anderson and Carrie (Bob) Hunter; step-grandson Derek (Kristi) Plante; four great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and many nephew and nieces.

A private family service will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Atkins-Northland Funeral Home. To sign the guestbook and leave an online tribute, see http://www.atkinsnorthlandfuneralhome.com.

Pine Knot News, Aug. 23, 2024