Obituary for Joyce F. (Jones) Rumer

Joyce F. (Jones) Rumer, 88, of Belle Center, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2026, in Otterbein Green Hills Senior Life Community, the last of eleven children.

Joyce was born in Royal Oak, Michigan, on February 17, 1938, the daughter of the late Wanda (Gerlach) Jones.

On April 28, 1957, she married Lloyd Rumer, who preceded her in death on September 20, 2004.

In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by her son Dana Rumer on June 12, 2024, and her 10 siblings: Pat (Virgil) Hollis, Charles (Marilyn) Gerlach, Peg (Marty) Ryan, Lois Hougendabler, Marvin Jones, Robert (Arvella) Jones, William (Shirley) Jones, Sandra (Jim) Ludwig, Rose (James) Peters, and Jean Gibson.

She is survived by her daughter, Diana (John) Linson, a grandson, Deric Linson, and a granddaughter, Hilary (Jason) Deal. She is also survived by her very special great grand puppies, as well as so many nieces and nephews and her honorary family because she was truly blessed.

Joyce worked at Westinghouse in Bellefontaine and later at Honda, where she retired in 2003. She loved flowers of every kind, tending her own and helping others plant theirs. Raised in a large family, she cherished family time, especially cookouts, bonfires, and other gatherings. She was also an avid Ohio State Buckeyes fan and an expert shopper who enjoyed keeping her grandson well dressed.

The family would like to thank all the staff at Otterbein Green Hills for the special care given to Joyce during her time there.

Pastor Kris Langstaff will officiate a funeral service on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at Noon in the Belle Center Church of Christ, 301 Walnut Street, Belle Center, Ohio 43310. Visitation will be held at the church on Thursday, two hours prior to the service from 10am to 12. Burial will follow in Hale Cemetery, Mt. Victory.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Ave. Dallas, TX 75231.

EICHHOLTZ & DARING FUNERAL HOME, & CREMATION CENTER, BELLEFONTAINE, is honored to serve the Rumer family and encourages anyone to share a fond memory or message of condolence at www.eichholtzdaring.com