Elmwood Funeral Chapel & Crematory

Visitation Information

Dale D. Brumm

Passed away on August 22, 2026


Dale D. Brumm, age 78.  Late of St. John, Indiana formerly of Munster, Indiana. Passed away August 22, 2026.  Beloved husband of Cynthia (nee Kelley) for 55 years.  Loving father of Amy (Orlando) Garcia, Eric (Jill) Brumm, and Kelley (Greg) Mish.  Cherished grandfather of Anna, Michael, Zachary, Eva, Heidi, and Emerson.  Dearest brother of Dean (Lori) Brumm, Glen (Gina) Brumm, and the late Jerry (Nancy) Brumm.  Dear brother in law of Megan Kelley.  Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by parents Dwain and Gertrude Brumm. 

Dale was a veteran of the U.S. Army National Guard.  He was a retired employee of Hayes Beer Distributing and the proud co-owner of Brumm Distributing Co. Dale was an avid fisherman and loved all things German. He loved spending time with his grandchildren who affectionally referred to him as “Papa Honey”.

Visitation Wednesday, August 26, 2026 from 4:00 – 8:00 pm.  Funeral Services Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 10:30 am at the Elmwood Funeral Chapel 11300 W. 97th Ln. (1/2 block west of US 41/Wicker Ave. at 97th LN) St. John.  Interment Concordia Cemetery.  For more information 219-365-3474 or www.elmwoodchapel.com

 

Funeral Service:
Elmwood Funeral Chapel
11300 W. 97th Ln.
St. John, Indiana 46373
Thursday, August 27, 2026 - 10:30 am

Interment:
Concordia Cemetery
Hammond,

Visitation Location

St. John
11300 W. 97th Lane
St. John, IN 46373
(219) 365-3474

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Visitation Information

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 - 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm

Condolences
"Those of us who had the pleasure of working with Dale for so long – all know him to be a great man and a great teammate. I lost a good friend. May perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in Peace… "
- Kevin Werner
August 24, 2026 5:18 am

"My deepest condolences to the Brumm family and friends."
- Lou Lindinger
August 25, 2026 8:40 am

"I had the honor and privilege to work with Dale as my supervisor for many years. I never would have made all the years I had at Hayes without him. He was a very special man. Love you brother."
- Dan Towle
August 26, 2026 5:32 pm

Candles Lit
"To a great and kind man and a wonderful neighbor ,RIP"
- Robert and Jackie Meinzer
August 24, 2026 12:27 pm