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Robert Wayne “Coach Bob” Rumrill

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Birth	:	9 Feb 1937 Madison, Lake County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	24 Apr 2021 Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Thomas Cemetery, Madison, Lake County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.9914017, -97.1213989
Description	:	Robert Rumrill (Coach Bob), 84, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2021, in Des Moines, Iowa. Robert Wayne Rumrill was born in Madison, South Dakota, to Harvey and Mildred (Larrington) Rumrill on February 9, 1937. He became a multi-sport athlete, competing in football, basketball, track and baseball for the Madison High School Bulldogs. He attended college at General Beatle College (now Dakota State University), also in Madison, earning a teaching degree while playing football, basketball and running track for the Trojans. Upon graduation, Bob married Jane Johnson on July 29, 1961, a marriage that lasted 56... Read More	Robert Rumrill (Coach Bob), 84, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2021, in Des Moines, Iowa. Robert Wayne Rumrill was born in Madison, South Dakota, to Harvey and Mildred (Larrington) Rumrill on February 9, 1937. He became a multi-sport athlete, competing in football, basketball, track and baseball for the Madison High School Bulldogs. He attended college at General Beatle College (now Dakota State University), also in Madison, earning a teaching degree while playing football, basketball and running track for the Trojans. Upon graduation, Bob married Jane Johnson on July 29, 1961, a marriage that lasted 56 years. Bob began a teaching and coaching career that spanned six decades. Over the years, he taught and coached in Rutland, SD, Ruthton, MN, McLaughlin and Sisseton, SD, Merino, CO, Kremmling, CO, and finally Valley High School in Gilcrest, CO. At Merino, Bob coached his football teams to state championship runner-up in 1971 and a state championship in 1972. His basketball teams also reached the state tournaments. At Valley High School his football teams were perennial state playoff contenders in the 2A ranks, with state champion runner-ups in 1979 and 1982. He also coached basketball and boys and girls track for the Vikings. He served as athletic director at Valley High after retirement from coaching football as a head coach. In 2002, he was inducted into the Dakota State University Athletic Hall of Fame. Coach Bob was beloved in the Valley School District community, where he left many students and fellow staff with their own humorous stories of his antics and wit. His life's passion was coaching kids of every athletic ability. He worked to improve each young athlete with insightful performance-improving techniques, humor, and a sincere desire to enable each athlete to reach their full potential. He truly enjoyed the journey of each new season. Bob was preceded in death by Jane in January of 2018. Survivors include children and grandchildren: Renee Rumrill, DVM of Montrose, CO, Paul Rumrill of LaSalle, CO, Joel and Karen Rumrill of Salem, OR, and their children Mackenzie and Cole, Leslie Brand of Ankeny, IA, and Andrea and John Walter of Polk City, IA, and their children, Kade, Grace, Jane and Mary. Also surviving is his brother Burton (Buz) and sister-in-law Georgia of Silver Lake, MN; in-laws, cousins, nieces, nephews and their families. A memorial service and reception will be held in Gilcrest, CO, at Coach Bob Rumrill Field, on June 4th from 9am to 12pm. He will be put to rest alongside Jane at St. Thomas Cemetery in Madison, SD, on June 6th at 11am. A reception will follow at St. Peter on the Prairie. The Rumrill family encourages donations to Valley High School Athletic, ATT: Mikki Kissler, PO BOX 156, Gilcrest, CO 80623. - Ristand-Weiland Funeral Chapel

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Robert Wayne “Coach Bob” Rumrill's memorial is located at: Saint Thomas Cemetery, Madison, Lake County, USA.
When did Robert Wayne “Coach Bob” Rumrill death?
Robert Wayne “Coach Bob” Rumrill death on 24 Apr 2021 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.9914017
Longitude: -97.1213989

Family Members:

Parent

Harvey Lake Rumrill

(1906 - 1972)

Mildred Alice Larrington Rumrill

(1910 - 1999)

Spouse

Jane Emily Johnson Rumrill

(1940 - 2018)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Thomas Cemetery
Madison, Lake County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9914017, -97.1213989

2. Graceland Cemetery
Madison, Lake County, USA
Coordinate: 44.0127983, -97.0903015

3. Prairie Village Cemetery
Madison, Lake County, USA
Coordinate: 44.0064000, -97.1691000

4. Old Madison Cemetery
Madison, Lake County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9786600, -97.0492800

5. Lake Park Cemetery
Wentworth, Lake County, USA
Coordinate: 44.0363998, -96.9981003

6. Lake Madison Lutheran Cemetery
Rutland, Lake County, USA
Coordinate: 44.0806030, -97.0439740

7. Rose Hill Cemetery
Wentworth, Lake County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9919014, -96.9749985

8. Olson Cemetery
Junius, Lake County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9785720, -97.2683500

9. Franklin Cemetery
Chester, Lake County, USA
Coordinate: 43.8918991, -97.0282974

10. Gracevale Colony Cemetery
Winfred, Lake County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9260500, -97.2814600

11. Saint Peter Lutheran Cemetery
Orland, Lake County, USA
Coordinate: 43.8611200, -97.1694800

12. Prospect Cemetery
Chester, Lake County, USA
Coordinate: 43.8997002, -96.9689026

13. Saint William Church Cemetery
Ramona, Lake County, USA
Coordinate: 44.1228270, -97.2103790

14. Ramona Cemetery
Ramona, Lake County, USA
Coordinate: 44.1234740, -97.2103790

15. Saint Ann's Cemetery
Ramona, Lake County, USA
Coordinate: 44.1483002, -97.1418991

16. Ramsey Pioneer Cemetery
McCook County, USA
Coordinate: 43.8428001, -97.2166977

17. Saint Johns Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
Ramona, Lake County, USA
Coordinate: 44.0950012, -97.2977982

18. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Chester, Lake County, USA
Coordinate: 43.8913994, -96.9332962

19. Winfred Cemetery
Winfred, Lake County, USA
Coordinate: 44.0078011, -97.3606033

20. Ash Grove Cemetery
Nunda, Lake County, USA
Coordinate: 44.1674995, -97.1136017

21. Prairie Queen Cemetery
Nunda, Lake County, USA
Coordinate: 44.1411018, -96.9899979

22. Ramsey Baptist Church Cemetery
Montrose, McCook County, USA
Coordinate: 43.8333015, -97.2410965

23. Orland Colony Cemetery
Montrose, McCook County, USA
Coordinate: 43.8189730, -97.1970890

24. Saint Jacobs Cemetery
Colton, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.8092003, -97.0586014