Robert H. Rumpke

RUMPKE, Robert H. “Rob” Beloved husband of Dolores Rumpke (nee Geers) for 69 years. Loving father of Norma (Gary) Rapien, Carol (Giles) Krabbe, Rob (Linda) Rumpke, Janet (Paul) Bresciani, Julie (Jeff) Wells and Mary (Todd) Dwire. Dear grandfather of Michelle, Erik, Paul, Laura, Philip, Michael, Marc, Elise, Elena, Alyssa, Zach, Kaylee and Luke, and great grandfather of 13. Brother of Herman Rumpke, Sr. Marianna Rumpke, S.N.D., Dorothy Compton and the late Albert Rumpke, Edward Rumpke, Virginia Ollinger and Ray Rumpke. Also survived by nieces, nephews and numerous relatives. Rob was an avid fan of the Reds, Bengals, and Xavier University. He enjoyed gardening with a special interest in tomatoes and banana trees. Active leadership in civic and church including: CYO, Holy Name Society, St. Vincent De Paul, and the St. Patrick Knights of Columbus. He had many leadership roles in the St. Charles School and Parish where he also coached basketball for 27 years. He was a proud inductee of the Caldwell Park Sports Hall of Fame. Rob was a mentor and friend to all, but his ultimate love and passion was his wife and family. He passed away Monday, September 9, 2019, at age 90. Visitation at St. Clement Church, 4536 Vine St., St. Bernard, Friday, September 13, from 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Vincent De Paul, C/O St. Clement Church.