Erma Rumph, 96, passed away at the family home in Biddle, MT on Friday, June 5, 2015.
Erma was born on November 18, 1918 to Raymond and Ada (Adams) Weischedel. She was the oldest of seven children. She was raised on the family homestead at the head of Olmsted Creek north of Recluse, WY. She attended country school near her home and high school in Gillette, WY. She took her Normal Training at the University of Wyoming and then began teaching at rural schools in Campbell County, Wyoming.
During World War II she worked in Cheyenne, WY for the war industry, mounting machine gun brackets on B-17s.
In 1945 she married Roland Rumph. They moved to his parents homestead on Butte Creek in southeastern Montana. In 1949 they purchased a small piece of land and the general store at Biddle, MT. where they raised their family.
Erma was a life-long learner who served as an inspiration to all who knew her. She was an avid reader and was rumored to have read all the books in the local library, maybe even twice! Her ability to garden was enviable; she raised tomato plants for distribution throughout the community. She was joyful when the seed catalogs arrived in the cold and snowy month of January. She knew spring wasn’t far from coming. Quilting was a passion of Erma’s; all of her grandchildren have been the recipients of her beautiful, colorful quilts.
Erma is survived by her husband of nearly 70 years, Roland, their children, Delmar (Jan), Dick (Holly), Donna (Kenny) Dague, Kermit (Valerie), Nathan (Connie), Quentin (Charlene), Jim (Sophia), Tom (Kitty) Riggs, and Owen (Mary); twenty-six grandchildren and thirty three great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at 2:00 pm at the Biddle Community Heritage Center. A luncheon will be served following the service. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Broadus is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Memorials can be made in memory of Erma to the Henry Malley Memorial Library, Broadus, MT 59317.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
2:00 p.m.
Saturday June 13, 2015
Biddle Community Heritage Center
Biddle, MT 59314
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
2:00 p.m.
Saturday June 13, 2015
Biddle Community Heritage Center
Biddle, MT 59314
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Ern,Esther and Terry Nelson says
Dear Rumph Family , God bless and comfort you in the passing of your mother, and grandmother .We were blessed to have shared time with her in the years that we lived in Belle Creek . She was a good happy person to us and knowing we didn’t know anyone she was always there to visit with us . She will always be a special lady in our hearts as is the rest of her family ! God be with you all !
Bub and Carlene Gaskill says
Condolences to the Rumph family, the wonderful family that Erma leaves behind is testament to the quality of the person she was and the life the lived.
Skin and Betty Collins says
Our sympathy goes out to the Rumph family. Let the comfort of God and the caring love of family and friends help you through this time in your lives. Erma was truly a grand lady and good to all that knew her. She will truly be missed by all.
Lynne Weischedel says
So sorry to hear about Aunt Erma. My thoughts and prayers are with all of the Rumphs.
Sharon Harvey Pachl says
So very sorry to hear about Erma’s passing. She was always such a kind, thoughtful person. The Biddle community was blessed by her presence. So few of our parents are still with us. Cherish your memories!
Bonnie Bogner Sprague says
My sympathy goes out to the whole Rumph family. Erma was a special lady and brought so much to you all and the Biddle community. She will remain in your hearts and memories! Blessings to you all!
Pam & Dave Nisley says
Our prayers go with all of you in this time of great loss. I remember vividly several conversations over the years with this dear woman. She was studied and well versed in so many areas, and leaves behind such a legacy in all her precious family. May each one be embraced by the comfort of our Lord.
Bob Brooks says
A kind and gracious lady. She worked hard at the family enterprise and even harder for her great family.
Rhonda Traub says
To all of the Rumph Family, I am so sorry to hear about Erma. She was a very Dear & Sweet Lady……always enjoyed going to their store @ Biddle in the summertime, buying candy & popsicles when we would go visit my Grandpa & Grandma Richards. Blessings to all of you!
Ed and Bev Schaffer says
Thinking of you all at this difficult time. It is never easy losing your Mom, no matter how old or young. I have so many special memories growing up at Biddle with all of you, and I always respected and admired your Mom so much. She was a great lady,, cherish your memories!
Dick an Charlie Garst says
You all are in our thoughts and prayers …
Carol Burrows says
Such a loving legacy this sweet lady has left.
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,
Love leaves a memory no one can steal.
Teresa Geib Bacon says
Dear Family, Mom (Elaine Geib), and I are thinking of you all during this sad time. I remember as a little kid going to Biddle, always being welcomed by her and Rollie, and will never forget her Lettuce Sandwiches! Our Prayers are with you all
Bradd Licht says
sorry to here about your lose our prayers are with you
Pat Franklin says
Dear Rumph Family, I’m so sorry for your lose of your mother and wife. Keep all the memories close to your heart, I can still see Erma and your Dad dancing together and enjoying everything that was going on at Biddle.
Dan Klein says
To the Rumph family- You are in my prayers. Erma was a very grand lady and was so well thought of by everyone who had the honor of knowing her. May God comfort all of you in your loss.
Marilyn Son (Holly's mom) says
This wonderful lady will never, ever be forgotten Not many women like her come along very often…..just so glad I met her and wished we didn’t live so far apart. Deepest sympathy to everyone who loved her.
Jim Smebakken says
Great lady and great family our thoughts are with you.
Kathi Brazee says
BLESSINGS AND PRAYERS TO YOU DONNA AND FAMILY. Keep her in YOUR HEART FOREVER! !!
Vanna Lancaster Byrd says
Our thoughts and prayers are with all Mrs. Rumph’s family. I never knew her as Erma. She was a classmate’s Mom, so whe was Mrs. Rumph! May she rest in peace and her family find comfort in God’s caring love.
Deb Johnson says
Dear Rumph Family,
May it comfort you to know how many caring thoughts are with you at this sad time. I am sorry to hear of the loss of your wife, mom and grandma. That is a hard thing to deal with. Keep your memories close to heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Deb Johnson (friend of Kelsy and Holly)
Bob and Mary Jo Westlake says
Dear Rumph Family,
We send you our heartfelt sympathy and please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. May the strength and love Erma gave all of you surround you now as you grieve her loss and celebrate her remarkable life, and always remember…
“Her gentle wisdom and ceaseless caring,
her encouragement and understanding,
the quiet strength of her presence…
these things you will own forever.”
Desiree Klein Johnson says
Dear Rumph Family:
Erma was a blessing to everyone who knew her. My brother JD and I have very special memories staying at ny Grandma Elaine’s ranch during the summers when we were young and our trips to Biddle. She will be missed. God Bless and prayers to all of the family.
Carolyn (Cooky) Hays says
My deepest sympathy to all of you. Since I have entered adulthood I have lost track of what goes on in the Biddle/Broadus/Belle Creek area but when I run into an obit for someone I knew it sure makes me sad and more that a little homesick. Irma was a grand lady with a warm and welcoming heart. I know she will be missed by all of you. In case you are not remembering me, I am RQ Warford’s granddaughter and Jennie Warford’s oldest daughter. God bless and sooth your sad hearts.