Edgar Mumme

Edgar Carl Mumme, 96, of Waterville, formerly of St. James, passed away at his home in Waterville on the morning of Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026.
Edgar was born in South Branch Township, rural St. James, on Feb. 28, 1930, to parents, William and Marie (Wentzel) Mumme. He was reborn a child of God in the water of holy baptism on March 23, 1930, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in South Branch. He was confirmed in the Christian faith on May 21, 1944, at St. John’s. He attended grade school at St. John’s Lutheran School and graduated from St. James High School in 1948. He served his country honorably in the Army from 1953–1955. Edgar was united in holy matrimony to Myrna Beer on Aug. 11, 1963, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bennett, Iowa. They made their home in South Branch where he farmed with his brother and brother-in-law. Edgar enjoyed reading, spending time with his family and was a lifelong member of St. John’s Lutheran Church.
Edgar is survived by five children, Mary (Sam) Erdman of Eagan, Mark (Beth) Mumme of Laramie, Wy., Paul (Lori) Mumme of Maple Park, Ill., David (Glenda) Mumme of Waterville and Matthew (Michele) Mumme of Waseca; 20 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; sister, Betty (Martin) Henke of St. James; and sister-in-law, Betty Mumme of South Branch. He was preceded in death by his parents; loving wife; sister, Norma; and brothers, Louis and Elroy.
A visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at the Waterville Chapel of Dennis-Steffel-Omtvedt Funeral and Cremation Service in Waterville. One hour of visitation time will also precede the funeral service at the church on Thursday.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in South Branch Township, rural St. James, with the Rev. Matthew Rusert officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. dsofuneral.com