Michael G. Rumps

December 31, 1942 - July 28, 2021

Rumps, Michael G. Onsted, Michigan Michael Gerald Rumps, 78, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. Mike's family and friends will gather Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Eineder Funeral Homes - Brooklyn Chapel, from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm. An additional gathering of family and friends will be held on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, from 10:00 am-11:00 am at St. Joseph Shrine Catholic Church (8743 US 12, Brooklyn). His Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 am. Fr. Ginu Abraham will serve as celebrant. He was born on December 31, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan to Joseph and Stella (Sobecki) Rumps. Mike married the love of his life, Bonnie Lee Hill, on September 28, 1963 in Detroit. Being one of 11 children, he was blessed with a large family of his own and treated everyone he knew like family too. Known affectionately as "Big Mike," he was an avid outdoors and sportsman. He loved being surrounded by his family, especially on annual trips to Portage Lake. He also loved watching his son and grandchildren play hockey and other sports. He is remembered for his gentle nature and his silly personality. His laugh was always full and his smile was always wide. He will be missed by all who know and love him. Mike is survived by his wife of 57 years, Bonnie; his children, Gloria (Andrew) Chingman, Deborah (Fred) Missel, Michael Rumps, and Stephania (Matt) Nichols; sisters, Mary Jane and Dalphane; grandchildren Jerry Byrd, Heather (Jeff) Benn, Jennifer Byrd, Brittany (Ian) Kirk, Morgan Missel, Freddy (Chesli) Missel, Michael Missel, Dominic Nichols, and Zachary Nichols; great grandchildren, Christian, Tristin, Kayli, Dillon, Logan, Cameron, Anna, Kaylee, Riley, Cooper, and Lola. He is preceded in death by his parents and 8 siblings. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Please leave a message of comfort for Mike's family or sign his guestbook at www.einederfuneralhomes.com."