Wilfred R. Tumbusch, age 87 of North Star, died Monday, April 20, 2020 at Briarwood Village in Coldwater.

He was born December 25, 1932 in Cassella, to the late William & Rose (Schemmel) Tumbusch. On September 30, 1961 he married Elizabeth "Betty" (Kremer) Tumbusch, and she survives in North Star.

Wilfred is also survived by children, Ted & Mary Tumbusch of Minster, Steve Tumbusch of North Star, and Mary & Wilbur Wells of Wapakoneta, 4 grandchildren, Travis, Danielle, Brandon, and Julie and step grandchildren, Heather, Christopher, and Kelly. He is also survived by siblings and in-laws, Bertha Heitbrink, Olive Tumbusch, Ron & Betty Hilgefort, Earl Gigandet, and Carolyn Kremer.

In addition to his parents, Wilfred was preceded in death by siblings and in-laws, Mary & Vic Hess, Rita & Otto Homan, Ralph & Mary Tumbusch, Barney Tumbusch, Harry Heitbrink, Norma Jean Gigandet, Rita & Jim Oswalt, and Carl Kramer.

Wilfred was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church in North Star. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, and a member of the American Legion Post 0174 of North Star, and a former C. K. of A. member in Cassella.

Wilfred was a master carpenter, and loved bowling, baseball, and old cars. He was an avid card player; enjoyed word find puzzles, and loved being outdoors.

Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, a private family service will be held on Friday April 24 with Fr. David Howard Celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Louis Cemetery, North Star. A public memorial Mass will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are being handled with Hogenkamp Funeral Home in St. Henry.

Memorial contributions may be made to dementia research.

Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.