Otto Dion Rumsey, 85, of Coldwater passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at Grand Vista Assisted Living.
A celebration of life will be held Wednesday, September 25, 2024, from 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater.
Private interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Dion was born December 15, 1938, in Coldwater, MI to Otto Guy and Louise (Chapman) Rumsey. He married Peggy Miller December 15, 1957 and she preceded him in death December 4, 1963.
Dion worked as a local contractor for many years. His parents owned and operated the former Otto & Sons, Inc sporting goods store in Coldwater which Dion and his brother eventually took over until its closing in August 1992.
Dion formerly attended the First Baptist Church in Coldwater and was a member of the Branch County Sportsman’s Club. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Dion also loved corvettes and enjoyed collecting and repairing antique outboard motors. He enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family.
Dion is survived by his children Jeff (Penny) Rumsey of Jackson, Cindy (Ray) Ithier of Honeybrook, PA, Tina (Kelly) Taylor of Quincy; his sister-in-law Phyllis Rumsey of Coldwater; his former wife Delores Rumsey of Quincy, 7 grandchildren and many great grandchildren.
In addition to his first wife, Dion was preceded in death by his son Jason Dion Rumsey, his brother Robert Rumsey and his longtime companion Diana Freeland.
Memorials may be directed to the Branch County Sportsman’s Club.
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