Dr. Harold Albert Rumzek, USAF Retired Major
May 1, 1938 - August 14, 2023
Harold "Harry" Albert Rumzek, was born May 1, 1938, in Lansing, Michigan, to Roy S. and Helen A. Rumzek. Growing up in a rural area, Harry and his siblings spent most of their childhood on their small farm. He attended Grove School (a one room schoolhouse). Though he never lettered, Harold played baseball and basketball in school. In 1956, he graduated with honors from Ovid High School. He was a Vietnam veteran who served in the United States Air Force from 1959-1979 and at his death, had been a retired Air Force Major for many years. Harry was a highly decorated Veteran whose awards included the Distinguished Flying Cross; Meritorious Service Medal; seven Air Medals; three Air Force Commendation Medals; six Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards with "V" for Valor; Organizational Excellence Award; Combat Readiness Medal; Army Good Conduct Medal; National Defense Medal; Vietnam Service Medal with five campaign stars; two Humanitarian Service Medals; Vietnam Cross of Gallantry Unit Award with Palm Device; Republic of Vietnam Service Medal; five Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbons; and the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon. Harry's faithful and eventful years of service to his country earned him a place in the hallowed confines of Arlington National Cemetery, where he was laid to rest with military honors on 08 January 2024.
May 1, 1938 - August 14, 2023
Harold "Harry" Albert Rumzek, was born May 1, 1938, in Lansing, Michigan, to Roy S. and Helen A. Rumzek. Growing up in a rural area, Harry and his siblings spent most of their childhood on their small farm. He attended Grove School (a one room schoolhouse). Though he never lettered, Harold played baseball and basketball in school. In 1956, he graduated with honors from Ovid High School. He was a Vietnam veteran who served in the United States Air Force from 1959-1979 and at his death, had been a retired Air Force Major for many years. Harry was a highly decorated Veteran whose awards included the Distinguished Flying Cross; Meritorious Service Medal; seven Air Medals; three Air Force Commendation Medals; six Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards with "V" for Valor; Organizational Excellence Award; Combat Readiness Medal; Army Good Conduct Medal; National Defense Medal; Vietnam Service Medal with five campaign stars; two Humanitarian Service Medals; Vietnam Cross of Gallantry Unit Award with Palm Device; Republic of Vietnam Service Medal; five Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbons; and the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon. Harry's faithful and eventful years of service to his country earned him a place in the hallowed confines of Arlington National Cemetery, where he was laid to rest with military honors on 08 January 2024.
Dr. Harold Albert Rumzek, USAF Retired Major
May 1, 1938 - August 14, 2023
Harold "Harry" Albert Rumzek, was born May 1, 1938, in Lansing, Michigan, to Roy S. and Helen A. Rumzek. Growing up in a rural area, Harry and his siblings spent most of their childhood on their small farm. He attended Grove School (a one room schoolhouse). Though he never lettered, Harold played baseball and basketball in school. In 1956, he graduated with honors from Ovid High School. He was a Vietnam veteran who served in the United States Air Force from 1959-1979 and at his death, had been a retired Air Force Major for many years. Harry was a highly decorated Veteran whose awards included the Distinguished Flying Cross; Meritorious Service Medal; seven Air Medals; three Air Force Commendation Medals; six Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards with "V" for Valor; Organizational Excellence Award; Combat Readiness Medal; Army Good Conduct Medal; National Defense Medal; Vietnam Service Medal with five campaign stars; two Humanitarian Service Medals; Vietnam Cross of Gallantry Unit Award with Palm Device; Republic of Vietnam Service Medal; five Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbons; and the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon. Harry's faithful and eventful years of service to his country earned him a place in the hallowed confines of Arlington National Cemetery, where he was laid to rest with military honors on 08 January 2024.
May 1, 1938 - August 14, 2023
Harold "Harry" Albert Rumzek, was born May 1, 1938, in Lansing, Michigan, to Roy S. and Helen A. Rumzek. Growing up in a rural area, Harry and his siblings spent most of their childhood on their small farm. He attended Grove School (a one room schoolhouse). Though he never lettered, Harold played baseball and basketball in school. In 1956, he graduated with honors from Ovid High School. He was a Vietnam veteran who served in the United States Air Force from 1959-1979 and at his death, had been a retired Air Force Major for many years. Harry was a highly decorated Veteran whose awards included the Distinguished Flying Cross; Meritorious Service Medal; seven Air Medals; three Air Force Commendation Medals; six Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards with "V" for Valor; Organizational Excellence Award; Combat Readiness Medal; Army Good Conduct Medal; National Defense Medal; Vietnam Service Medal with five campaign stars; two Humanitarian Service Medals; Vietnam Cross of Gallantry Unit Award with Palm Device; Republic of Vietnam Service Medal; five Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbons; and the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon. Harry's faithful and eventful years of service to his country earned him a place in the hallowed confines of Arlington National Cemetery, where he was laid to rest with military honors on 08 January 2024.
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