Obituary of Richard Robert Rumsey

Richard Lipps Rumsey, 63, of Cortland passed away October 13, 2012 at the Cortland Regional Medical Center. He was born February 19, 1949 in Cortland son of the late Richard and Marie Rumsey. Lipps graduated from high school in Florida then attended a trade school in Philadelphia. He served with the U.S. Army from 1969-1972 and was honorably discharged. He worked at the family business, Rumsey Broom Co. for over 20 yrs. and for the past 20 yrs was working at Stadium International. Lipps was a member of the McGraw Lions Club and Moose Club. He enjoyed bowling, golfing, playing pool, and NASCAR. He is survived by his sons Richard (Lonnie) Rumsey Jr. of Cortland, Scooter (Annette) Rumsey of Homer, Jeffrey Rumsey of Cortland and daughter Jaime Rumsey of McGraw, grandson Noah, and many friends. Calling hours will be held Tuesday 4-6 pm at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home Inc., 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland, NY. A funeral service will be held Wednesday 11 am at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home. Contributions may be made to McGraw Lions Club. To offer online condolences please visit www.wright-beard.com To Rumsey Family - We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Dick was a exceptional Supplier Representative when calling on our Company. He was also an integral part of our bowling family on Wednesday nights at Cort-Lanes. Again, we are sorry to hear of your loss. TCAT,inc. We are so sorry for the loss of such a great man, We not only new him from the "Mills" but we had alot of fun bowling together in the Moose bowling tournaments. Words cannot express the feelings R.I.P "Lipps" Brenda and Roger Allen We were in the Lions Club with Rich, and he made it so much fun! Whether we were cooking chickens, which he was a master at, or holding our Christmas auction, Rich always was joking and making everyone laugh. The angels are in for a treat as heaven is about to get a little bit louder and funnier. Our sincerest sympathy to all of Lipps' family. We have lost a valued friend, and share in your terrible sense of loss. Ladis & Chuck Duncan My heart and prayers go out to the Rumsey family for their loss. I was very sadden to hear of the news that "Lipps" had past away. Always remember the good time because that is what he would want! Cindy Macomber I am sorry to hear of Lipps' passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Alicia Russell