In Memory: Nancy Huchel Rumsey (Class of 1966)

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of our dear friend, classmate, and Tiger Pride Alumni committee member, Nancy Huchel Rumsey. Nancy served with unwavering dedication, quiet strength, and sincere commitment to our mission. Her attention to detail and her faithful management of the alumni memoriam and communications were invaluable to our work.

Nancy’s contributions made a lasting impact on our organization, and her absence will be felt deeply by all who had the privilege of working alongside her. We extend our heartfelt condolences to her family and loved ones during this difficult time.

We honor her life, her service, and the meaningful legacy she leaves behind.

Nancy Rumsey Obituary
Nancy Rumsey, 77, of Olney, IL, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, IL.
Nancy was born March 26, 1948 in Olney, IL to parents, Frederick and Mildred (Robbins) Huchel. In 1964 Nancy married Harold Murbarger and together they had 3 children: Michelle, Melissa and Michael (Tug). Later she married Darce George Rumsey on December 18, 1993 in Olney, IL. George preceded her in death on July 31, 2019.
Nancy started out working at Hurn Lumber and then worked for General Telephone, but the majority of her career was spent at the Parkersburg Post Office as Postmaster (35 years).
Nancy was a community minded person who faithfully volunteered her service to her church and to the community. She was an active member of the Olney Southern Baptist Church. She served as mayor of Parkersburg and enjoyed working the cash checkout at the Parkersburg Chowder. Nancy also was a past president and member of the RMH Auxiliary.
People who knew Nancy knew that she had a passion for genealogy. She was an active member of the Find A Grave website and contributed nearly 3,000 memorials. Nancy used that information to keep the Tiger Alumni Memorials website updated.
If you really wanted to visit with Nancy, you could find her at Hovey's at 7 AM and HV's at 3 PM. She made 'coffee' into a verb, "coffee-ing". The only thing that kept her from coffee-ing was when her grandchildren were in town. The grandkids loved spending time with their 'Nam' and she loved spending time with them.
Nancy's home was always open to anyone, and it was full of love and laughter. Her sense of humor and smiling face will be greatly missed by those that were blessed enough to know her.
Nancy is survived by daughters, Michelle (Russ) Brooks, Melissa (Tom) Gamboe; Son, Michael "Tug" (Michelle Dowty) Murbarger; Stepsons Michael (Teri) Rumsey and Paul Rumsey; grandchildren, Ashli (Daniel) Messina, Ian Zumbahlen, Levi (MaryBeth DeCuyke) Weiler, Connor (Ashley Rapice) Court, Carson Gamboe, Kinsey (Jonathan) Armstrong; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, George Rumsey; sister, Sandra "Kate" Lister; and brother-in-law, Carroll Lister.

Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Olney has been entrusted with arrangements.

Visitation will be held on Monday, November 17, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home, Olney.
Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home, Olney.
Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Parkersburg, Il.
Memorials can be made to Oak Hill Cemetery or Carle Richland Memorial Hospital Center of Philanthropy (Carle Hospice).

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