Phil Hummel

Phillip Kaye Hummel,78, of Woodbine, Iowa died on Thursday, September 1, 2011, at Josie Harper Hospice House in Omaha, Nebraska. He was born on December 1, 1932, to Samuel and Daisy (Lewis) Hummel in Riverton, Iowa. Phil graduated from Sidney High School in 1951. Phil then went to college at Tarkio, Missouri, where he lettered in football and track and graduated from there with a degree in education.

Phil married JoAnn E. Smith on December 19, 1954. Phil started his teaching and coaching career in Woodbine, Iowa in 1957, where he taught U. S. Government, American history and coached cross country and boys track. He was a classroom teacher for over 38 years and coached track for over 41 years. During this time his teams have won over 100 cross country and over 210 track meets, Boys State Track titles in 1989-92, 1A Boys Track 1998 Runner-up, Boys State Cross Country titles in 1986-87, 1A Boys Cross Country 1995, Runner-up - Girls State Cross Country champions in 1984, 1988 Iowa Athletic Association Nominee for National Coach of the Year in Cross Country, 1996 National High School Athletic Coaches Association Regional Coach of the Year. In Track Phil has contributed to track and field in other ways by serving as IATC Regional Representative, Vice President, President, and Boy's track representative for the Iowa Athletic Coaches Association. He has been selected IATC regional coach of the year 18 times and state coach of the year four times. He has served as a referee at the Drake Relays and is presently a permanent member of the Boy's Jury at the Drake Relays. He has been a member of the IHSAA Track Advisory Committee was the Iowa Athletic Coaches Association's representative for cross country coach of the year. Phil is a certified official with USA track and field, he has served the past two years as coach of track athletes for USA track and field competition in China. In 1985 Phil was inducted into the Sidney High School Hall of Fame, 1993 Iowa Track and Field Hall of Fame, 1992 the Omaha World Herald coach of the year - the first time this award was given to someone who wasn't a football or basketball coach and 2002 Tarkio College Athletic Hall of Fame. One of the major 1A-2A track meets in Western Iowa is now known as the Phil Hummel Relays.

Phil was a member of the Woodbine United Methodist Church and a 50 year member of the Chrysolite Masonic Lodge #420. Phil was an avid hunter and enjoyed his trips to the casino. The couple have enjoyed the last several winters in Florida.

Phil was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Tom Hummel. He is survived by his wife, JoAnn Hummel of Woodbine; son, Alan Hummel of Omaha, Nebraska; daughter, Gail (Scott) Zahn of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; granddaughter, Jessica Zahn of South Dakota; brother, Ted (JoAnn) Hummel of Sidney, Iowa; sister, Sue Hummel Ross of Omaha, Nebraska; and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services were at 10:30 am Monday, September 5th at the First United Methodist Church in Woodbine, Iowa. Rev. Dr. J Samuel Subramanian officiated at the services. Music was provided by Nancy Foutch and Sue Benedickt. Special selection was "The Lord's Prayer" and a congregational hymn of "Amazing Grace". Pall bearers were Jeff Collins, Matt Mulleniz, Jason Probasco, Bob Sauvain, Rod Smith and Randy Taylor. Burial was held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, September 6th at the Mount Hope Cemetery in Mound City, Missouri.

Funeral Service
10:30 am Monday, September 5, 2011
First United Methodist Church
Woodbine, Iowa

Clergy
Rev. Dr. J Samuel Subramanian

Musicians
Nancy Foutch ~ Sue Benedickt

Selection
"The Lord's Prayer"

Congregational Hymn
"Amazing Grace" #378

Pall Bearers
Jeff Collins ~ Matt Mullenix ~ Jason Probasco
Bob Sauvain ~ Rod Smith ~ Randy Taylor

Final Resting Place
11:00 am Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Mount Hope Cemetery
Mound City, Missouri