Earl Edward Jump, 83, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2016. He was born in Colfax, WI on September 19, 1932, son of the late David and Martha (nee: Sagar) Jump. Mr. Jump served honorably in the US Army and was stationed in Korea from 1952-1954. He was married in Racine’s Holy Communion Lutheran Church on May 12, 1956 to Dolores Nelson. Earl was employed at Racine Steel Castings for more than 30 years.
Earl is survived by his wife Dolores Jump; his children Susanne (Karl) Fuller, Michael E. Kincaid, Phillip (Stephanie) Jump, Pamela (Rick) Reinders, and Doris Jump; 6 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; brothers Vern Jump and Ray (Trish) Jump; sisters Elsie Hoffman and Elvina Westing; other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by his sisters Florence and Irene, and his brother Kenneth.
Private services and military honors will be held at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Donations in his memory to Living Faith Lutheran Church have been suggested.
Ronald & Karen Wampole says
Our deepest sympathies to Dee Jump and family. Enjoyed our many camp outs with Dee and Earl through the years.
Cindy Ellefson-Sobczak says
My sincere condolences to Dee and the Jump Family. My dad, Clarence Ellefson, worked with Earl at Racine Steel Castings for many years. Earl was a very nice man and I know both my mom and dad loved him. They have both since passed. So sorry for your loss.
Cindy Ellefson-Sobczak