Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 12:00 a.m.
Wallace Hummel
1941 – 2025
Wally will be forever missed and fondly remembered with tremendous love by his son Danny, daughter Toni-Rae (Doug), son Guy (Rodica) and his eight grandchildren: Kyle, Taylor (Andreana) and Jared Prusky, James, Jessica and Adam Hummel, and Valentin (Liz) and Dragosh (Sierra) Castravet. He is also survived by his sisters: Diane Nelson, Betty Baldwin, Ruth (Rick) Melvin, Amy (Chuck) Bradley, Doris (Jim) Slag, and his brother Roy (Gail) Hummel. He will be greatly missed by his numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws & his coffee friends in both Milk River, AB and Mill Bay, BC. And we can’t forget all his travel companions. Wally tackled that travel bucket list with the greatest enthusiasm and success. Machu Picchu was the only one left on the list, which he will confidently visit in the afterlife.
Wally will be forever missed and fondly remembered with tremendous love by his son Danny, daughter Toni-Rae (Doug), son Guy (Rodica) and his eight grandchildren: Kyle, Taylor (Andreana) and Jared Prusky, James, Jessica and Adam Hummel, and Valentin (Liz) and Dragosh (Sierra) Castravet. He is also survived by his sisters: Diane Nelson, Betty Baldwin, Ruth (Rick) Melvin, Amy (Chuck) Bradley, Doris (Jim) Slag, and his brother Roy (Gail) Hummel. He will be greatly missed by his numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws & his coffee friends in both Milk River, AB and Mill Bay, BC. And we can’t forget all his travel companions. Wally tackled that travel bucket list with the greatest enthusiasm and success. Machu Picchu was the only one left on the list, which he will confidently visit in the afterlife.
He was predeceased by his wife, Gloria, who he was madly in love with, his brothers, Dale and Mark Hummel, his sister Joanne Rolfe, his brothers-in-law: Bill Nelson, Dale Baldwin & Gordon Rolfe, and his parents Bob & Beth Hummel.
Wally was born on October 19, 1941, in Lethbridge, Alberta. He grew up on the family farm with his nine siblings, five miles northeast of Milk River. His Dad, Bob, bought a school bus in 1955 so he could drive the kids back and forth to Milk River School. Milk River School is where he met the love of his life, Gloria, at the age of 12. They were inseparable from the start. He and Gloria were at the top of their class, achieving numerous awards. Wally was an early adopter of technology, farming strategies, and many other worldly advancements. Wally was an avid traveller, was in incredible shape, sporting a six-pack right up until the end, and an astute entrepreneur.
A highlight of his later years was living in Mill Bay, BC. He loved spending time at the ocean with family, particularly his sister-in-law Bonnie and her husband, Larry (deceased), and his numerous friends.
He will be fondly remembered by his family and friends as a man who loved his family, conquered the world his way, and never turned down a new adventure. He absolutely adored his grandkids and was really proud of all of their achievements, coaching them on business at every opportunity. Grandpa Wally will live in the hearts of his children and grandchildren forever.
A Celebration of Wally’s life will be held at the MILK RIVER CIVIC CENTRE, 321 3rd Avenue N.E., Milk River, AB, on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 2:00 P.M., where we will celebrate the incredible man Wally was.
Wally will be laid to rest in a private Family Graveside Service in the Milk River Cemetery.
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Our Condolences to all of Hummel Family . May your memories of Wally bring smiles. We enjoyed talking to Wally about he’s farming techniques. Last time I visited with Him, Wally was beaming discussing his trips around the world. We are glad to know Him Hugs to you ALL
I met Wally and Danny on a cruise. What a Beautiful Soul he was. I am so grateful even though it was brief to have met this wonderful man, what a pleasure to have spent some valuable time with him. It really breaks my Heart. My Thoughts and Prayers go out to all his Family and Friends. May God be with you through this difficult time. You will be Greatly Missed Wally. Big Huge Hugs and Love Danny.
Received the news of Wally’s passing and wanted to send my condolences. I met Wally and Danny on a cruise and was able to get to know him, although our time together was brief I really enjoyed our conversations and travel. I had the pleasure of meeting some of the family and loved the hearing the stories about life on the farm and Milk River. I know Wally is blazing a new trail now. He will be missed. Till we meet again.
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Wally. So many memories of us living across the road. Crazy bus rides. Things we got away with. He had a such a strong quiet presence.
My thoughts are with you and your family , I hope you can find strength in each other , and can share memories of happier times.
I had the pleasure of reconnecting with Walley and Bonnie in Mill Bay about two years ago. We'd often would sit around the kitchen table and share our Milk River stories. I'd walk through the door; Wally would present me with a cup of fresh coffee and Beej would bring the fresh pizza out of the oven. Each visit lasted at least four hours. Wally could talk about any topic. He loved hearing us reminisce about Gloria. He was genealogist, a historian, a world traveler and a very supportive and caring man. Most of all a man whose heart was full of love for every member of his very large family. It was an honor to spend time with him. He will be missed.
Our deepest sympathies to the Hummel Families for your loss of Wally. He was a big part of all the Welsh family siblings as we grew up. I enjoyed his kind and caring and knowledgeable company from my time in early grades when the Welsh family visited the Hummel family at their farm, at Writing on Stone and especially at the original Madge cabin in Waterton. We always looked forward to seeing both Gloria and Wally more recently. We will remember them both ALWAYS!
Wally was one of my favourite cousins to grow up with. So happy that he was able to work on his bucket list in the last years - he had good life as part of a caring and supportive family. I will miss hearing about his adventures. Judy
Our deepest Condolences in your loss. Wally was a very kind man, I am sure he will be truly missed by all. Thoughts and prayers to all of you