Obituary of Arnold Kump

Kump, Arnold L. Age 83, of Joliet, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at Provena Villa Franciscan. Born on June 14, 1927 in Joliet to the late Joseph and Sophie (Luscher) Kump, who immigrated to America from Austria and settled in Joliet in 1920. Since Arnold was 12 years old, he learned the construction of houses from his builder father. Arnold attended St. John's Grade School, Joliet Township High School, and later took courses at Joliet Junior College in Architectural Engineering and Estimating. In 1944 at the age of 17, he was drafted in the Army and was stationed at Fort Lewis in Washington State where he served in the Medics division. After completing his duty in the Army, Arnold returned home and purchased a DX filling station which he operated for three years before starting Arnold L. Kump Construction in 1952. He quickly became known for his quality and integrity. Arnold's dedication to doing every job right, to the highest standards, while giving customers great value, became his calling card. Arnold's passion for building and craftsmanship is evident in every one of the 100+ custom homes and commercial buildings he constructed over his career. In 2004, at the age of 77, Arnold finally took a step away from physically being involved in construction, but continued to assist in running the family business until the age of 80. Important as work was to Arnold, it paled in comparison to his devotion to his family. He was a loving family man who took great pride in his wife, children and grandchildren. Founding member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. Former member of the Contractors Association. A full biography can be found at: www.cityofjoliet.com/halloffame/bizpeople/arnoldkump.htm Preceded in death by his parents; brother, Alfred Kump; and sisters, Alma Polyak, and Edith Jackinowski. Survived by his loving wife, Irma (nee Bucciarelli) Kump; sons, Arnie (Carol) Kump, David Kump and Timothy Kump all of Joliet; two grandchildren, Matthew and Nicole Kump; two sisters, Theresa (Bert) Adams and Betty (the late Marty) Lousher; brother-in-law, Bill (Mary Lou) Bucciarelli; sisters-in-law, Lois (the late Ernie) Bucciarelli, Lidia (the late George) Bucciarelli, Mary Rose (the late Ernest) Bucciarelli, and Betty Kump; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Funeral Services for Arnold L. Kump will be Monday, February 28, 2011 at 9:15 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Entombment Woodlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Visitation Sunday 2-6 p.m. at: FRED C. DAMES FUNERAL HOME 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet For information: (815) 741-5500