Charles Ignatz Brummer, son of Louis and Marie Schroeder Brummer was born on April 8, 1928 at Tipton, Ks and departed this life on October 23, 2007 at his home at 79 years of age. Charles grew up on a farm south of Tipton and received his education at St Boniface Grade School. He was inducted into the Army December 12, 1950. Charles served in the Korean War and was discharged on Dec 2, 1952. On October 11, 1954 he was united in marriage to Margie Steichen at the St Boniface Catholic Church. They began their married life on a farm northwest of Tipton. Charles and Margie spent 15 happy years together, 6 children were born to this union. Margie passed away on July 9, 1970. Charles continued to farm and raise their children. On Aug 1, 1979 Charles was united in marriage to Peggy Boden Schroeder at St Boniface Catholic Church. Together they shared 28 years farming, dancing and enjoying their 10 children. Charles was dedicated to his church, family, farm and country. He was a faithful and life long member of St Boniface Church and as his life on earth ended he was clutching his mother's crucifix in his hand. Charles was a member of the VFW, Legion and Knights of Columbus. Charles was proud of his children and enjoyed family gatherings. He always listened and was interested in their thoughts and ideas. Charles' grandchildren loved spending time with him and enjoyed his teasing attention. He has left a great legacy of faith, honesty, determination and courage for all his family members to follow. He took pride in his livestock and checking the cows and calves in the pasture was always a favorite pastime. Charles passed on his inventive mechanical skills and love of farming to his sons and grandsons. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Peggy, two sons, Kevin and wife Kayla and Verlan of Tipton, four daughters Carla and husband Marvin Mans, Osborne, Valerie and husband Robert Yarmer, Russell, Rolenda and husband Pat Corpstein, Tipton, Lorelle and husband Craig Boxler, Salina. Stepsons Chris and wife Lisa Schroeder, Tipton, Jim and wife Lorraine, Wichita, Stepdaughters Trudy and husband Earl Horting, Topeka, Mary Lynn and husband Dave, Downs; four brothers, Victor and his wife Betty of Tipton, Harold and his wife Paula of Lincoln, Melvin and his wife Geri of Tipton, and Kenneth and his wife Joanne of Tipton; four sisters, Cynthia May and her husband Art of Hunter, Sylvia Budke and her husband Richard of Beloit, Twyla Remus and her husband C.W. of Cawker City, and Michelle Murrow and her husband Phillip of Tipton; 21 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

A funeral mass will be at 10:00 AM Friday, October 26 at the St. Boniface Catholic Church in Tipton followed by burial in the St. Boniface Cemetery. A vigil service will be at 7:30 PM Thursday at the Church. Memorials may be given for masses or the St. Boniface Memorial Trust Fund.

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