Mildred Gummerson

1928-2023

Mildred Gummerson, 94, of Vero Beach passed away Feb. 22, 2023 at her home.

Funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 15, 2023, at St. John of the Cross Catholic Church.

She was born on April 15, 1928, in Wausau to the late Fred and Dorothy Boening.

On Sept. 25, 1948, she married the love of her life, James M. Gummerson.

In 1960, Milly and Jim together started their business, Mid-States Equipment, a hydraulic distribution company. Beginning in the late 70s, Jim and Milly lived seasonally in the Vero Beach area. The business was later sold to their son James, and they truly began to enjoy retirement.

In retirement, Milly and Jim loved traveling the world, sailing, cruises and many RV trips. Milly also enjoyed knitting and playing Bridge where she hosted many games at the Country Club. She hosted all the family holidays. Her homemade bread and baked goods are something she will be remembered for. Milly was a devout Catholic. She was a faithful member of Holy Cross Catholic Church for many years, where she was a member of the Women’s Guild. She was also a long-standing member of Vero Beach Country Club.

In addition to her parents and husband, Mildred was preceded in death by her daughter, Mary Melbinger; brother, Robert Boening; sisters, Mary Schmidt and Caroline Kincaid.

She is survived by two children, James Gummerson and Judy Mathewson; seven grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; brother Jim Boening.

During the final stages of her illness, Milly realized that she would likely not be in attendance at the 95th birthday party that was planned for her at the Country Club, however, the party must go on. That being said, the family will be turning that day into a celebration of her life. Due to scheduling and personnel conflicts and because this date and event are so important to her family, we are unable to hold her funeral mass at Holy Cross Catholic Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Holy Rosary Catholic School, 215 S. Washington Ave., Medford, WI 54451.

Arrangements are by Strunk Funeral Home and Crematory, Vero Beach, Florida.

A guest book is available at www. strunkfuneralhome.com.

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