HOWARD W. DUMMER

MANITOWOC BOY WINS HIGHEST CADET HONORS
Howard Dummer, a Manitowoc boy, carried away the highest honor which can be
awarded to a freshman cadet at the University of Wisconsin when he won first
place in the inspection contest held to determine the best cadet in the 2,500
taking military training. Dummer, who is a sergeant, the highest office a
freshman can hold, was picked as the best man by three majors from the United
States regular army in the competition which was held Friday afternoon.
The honor is the highest that can be awarded to a freshman by the Department
of Military training and Tacitcs, and Dummer will be publicly decorated with
a gold medal at the Memorial day services. President Birge of the university,
will personally pin the medal on Sergt. Dummer and the presentation will be
made in the presence of the university and cadet regiment.
Dummer is a member of the President's guard, the honorary military organization
of the U. He is also rated as the best plunger on the Freshman swimming squad.
He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Dummer of this city.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. May 22, 1922 P. 1
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Howard W. Dummer, 39, of 723 South 22nd street, Manitowoc businessman and
prominent for years in church and Kiwanis club activities, died Sunday at the
Holy Family hospital.
Mr. Dummer became ill nearly a year ago but recovered sufficiently to resume
his business association with his father, A. H. Dummer, in the plumbing and
heating contracting firm. He was moved to the hospital two weeks ago.
His death occurred on the day his high school class held a reunion at the Hotel
Manitowoc. Until taken seriously ill Mr. Dummer planned to attend this affair.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the First Reformed church,
where Mr. Dummer had been active for years. Past presidents of the Manitowoc
Kiwanis club will be pallbearers. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Dummer was born in this city in 1903, the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Dummer.
He was graduated from the Lincoln high school in 1921 and also attended the
University of Wisconsin. He was a member of Sigma Pi fraternity.
When a young man he became associated with his father in the Washington street
plumbing and heating contracting firm. He was a member of the First Reformed
church and had served for years as superintendent of the Sunday School.
Taking an active interest in the Kiwanis club he served as the club’s president
and also was a division lieutenant governor of the organization. When the 1941
convention of the Wisconsin upper Michigan district of Kiwanis met here in
August, Mr. Dummer served as a general chairman of the Convention committee. He
was also a delegate three times at the Kiwanis International convention and a
representative of the Manitowoc club at various state and district gatherings.
Mr. Dummer was prominent in Boy Scout work here. He was in charge of the Kiwanis
troop for some time. He was also a member of the Manitowoc Chamber of Commerce
and the Eagles lodge.
In 193? Mr. Dummer married Miss Hester Morall of Milwaukee. She survives with
a daughter, (private); son, (private); parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Dummer of this
city and a sister, Mrs. A. M. Melcher of Minneapolis.
The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home from tonight at 7 o’clock until
Wednesday at 10 a.m. when it will be moved to the First Reformed church. The Rev.
A. C. Fischer will officiate.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 29, 1941 P. 2
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Howard Dummer, 39, local business man, died at the Holy Family hospital
early Sunday morning and funeral services will be held this afternoon at
the First Reformed church of which he was an officer and an active member.
Survivors are the widow, a daughter, son, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.H.
Dummer and a sister.
Manitowoc Sun Messenger, Wednesday, December 31, 1941 P.6
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[cause of death: carcinoma of lung/bur. on Albert H. Dummer lot]