He served in the United States Army from February of 1943 to November of 1945, with time in Germany. He saw action in the 'Battle of the Bulge', and his unit met up with the Russian Army.
Harland returned to Osmond to farm, then farmed near Laurel for 3 years. He moved to Fremont and worked for Kimber Chicks Hatchery for 4 years. Then he moved to Wayne where he farmed and worked for a hatchery. In 1969, he returned to Fremont and worked for Valmont until retiring in 1984.
On April 12, 1944, Harland was married to Lavila Schumacher in Osmond. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Fremont, and VFW Post 854 and American Legion Post 20, both of Fremont.
Survivors: wife - Lavila
4 sons - Rodney and wife Elaine Kumm of St. Louis, MO
Alan and wife Sandra Kumm of Fremont
Terry Kumm of Fremont
David and wife Lynne Kumm of Seward
10 grandchildren
15 great grandchildren
3 step-great grandchildren
1 sister - Elaine and husband Lloyd Timmerman of Osmond
4 brothers - Glenn and wife Bernice Kumm of Norfolk
Kenneth and wife Norma Kumm of Bloomfield
Melford and wife Hattie Kumm of Osmond
Robert and wife LaVerna Kumm Jr. of Lincoln
Harland was preceded in death by his daughter Carol in March of 1990, a great granddaughter, and a sister Alice, and his parents Robert and Meta Kumm.
The funeral service will be 2 PM Friday (April 25th) in Trinity Lutheran Church with the Rev. Michael Meyer officiating. The committal will follow in Memorial Cemetery. Military Honors will be rendered by the Fremont Honor Guard of American Legion Post 20 and VFW Post 854. Memorials are suggested to Trinity Lutheran Church Bell Tower and the Alzheimer's Association.
Visitation at the Ludvigsen Mortuary will be on Thursday (April 24) from 2 to 8 PM, with the family receiving friends from 6:30 to 8 PM.
Condolences(6)
Kathy Anderson
Fremont, Ne Saturday, April 26, 2008 Sincere sympathy to each of you!! Harlan was very blessed to have such a neat family that was so attentive. Please know you are in my prayers.Darryl Gloe
MESA, AZ Saturday, April 26, 2008 My wife and I wish to express our deepest sympathy to Lavila and the rest of Harlan's family. May the risen Lord give you peace and strength in the following days as Harlan finally has peace from his lengthy illness.Tom & Colette Willbanks
Liberty, MO Friday, April 25, 2008 Terry and family, We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.Joan Behrens
Fremont, NE Thursday, April 24, 2008 I want you to know that I'll miss Harlan extremely at Arbor Manor. I'll also miss Alan at coffee hour. It was a pleasure to serve you coffee many times a week. I think it was wonderful that you spent time with Harlan and made sure that he got out for coffee a few times a week. I am so sorry for your great loss. Take care of yourselves and come and see us for coffee sometime. Sincerely Joan Behrens/ Activities at Arbor ManorLori and Bob Erwin
Jesup, Ga Thursday, April 24, 2008 Mom emailed me and told me about Uncle Harland. Last time I was able to talk to him was Ryan Schneiders wedding. So sorry to hear about your loss. We are thinking of you and you are all in our prayers.Daryl and Linda Davis
Grinnell, IA Wednesday, April 23, 2008 Sandy, Alan and Family, So sorry to hear about the loss of your father. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless