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Daniel Joseph Shump

Seneca, Kansas

09/06/1949 - 06/20/2021

Daniel “Danny” Joseph Shump, 71, of Seneca, died Sunday, June 20, 2021 at the Nemaha Valley Community Hospital in Seneca.

Danny was born on September 6, 1949 in Seneca, the youngest son of Vollie and Emma Vondenkamp Shump. Danny grew up east of Seneca and attended Sts. Peter and Paul School, graduating in 1967. As a young man he worked along side his father and brothers on the family farm.

He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1969, serving in Vietnam. On January 1, 1971 he was discharged from the Army as a SP 4 at Fort Lewis, Washington. He received the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal and Army M-14 Qualification Bar. Danny returned home and went to work for his uncle Joe Vondenkamp in Longmont, Colorado at his Pontiac dealership for a few years, before returning to Seneca. He was employed by his brother at the Shump Body shop before he went to work at Honeyman Ford Dealership, working on cars and trucks. He worked for Honeyman Ford until he retired.

Danny loved to feed and watch the birds, to go fishing when he had an opportunity and all things cars. Danny was a member of the Earl W. Taylor Post #21 of The American Legion in Seneca.

Danny is survived by his siblings, Gary (Judy) Shump of Seneca, Harold (Carolyn) Shump of Seneca, James (Diane) Shump of Seneca and Darlene Kuhlman of Seneca; and many nieces and nephews.

A graveside service with full military honors will be held at 9AM on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery.

Memorials will be designated for St. Jude’s Hospital.

A graveside service with full military honors will be held at 9AM on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery.

Memorials will be designated for St. Jude’s Hospital.

A graveside service with full military honors will be held at 9AM on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery.

Memorials will be designated for St. Jude’s Hospital.

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7 Comments

  1. Tina Roe on June 21, 2021 at 11:53 am

    Very nice man every time he came to mcds for coffee
    I’m sure he will be missed…

    • Greg Hulsing on June 21, 2021 at 4:10 pm

      The buddy you always wanted in a pinch…rip good friend will be missed

  2. Judi Fenton Plumer on June 21, 2021 at 1:14 pm

    Had a lot of good times with Danny and yes he always had a hot car. He taught me how to ride his motorcycle. He had an infectious laugh and he will be missed. Rest In Peace friend🙏🏼🙏🏼

  3. Jerry Hunninghake on June 21, 2021 at 4:05 pm

    It was sort of an unwritten rule among my friends when I was growing up that if you ever got in a jam and you needed backup you wanted to look for Danny and his buddy Harold Carr. Fortunately the situation never arose but that stuck in my mind. I bumped into him a few times over the years on my visits to Seneca and always had a nice chat. He was always in a good mood. Eight years ago I was filling up the car down at the cabin and Danny pulls in. Dale said to Danny “Do you know who this is?” Danny replied “Sure, that’s one of the Hunninghake boys. They’re the best there are!” I thought to myself, “Wow, I didn’t know he held my family in such high esteem.” I decided that I needed to buy him a beer or two the next time (and every time) I ran into him at Spanky’s. Sadly, I never got that opportunity. My deepest sympathy to all of his family and friends.

  4. Buddy Keithley on June 23, 2021 at 7:22 am

    Danny was a life long friend. He was fun a guy and he was a stand up man. I have always remembered Danny for some of the of best times in Seneca. We ripped up a lot of black top. But most of all he always had the big smile. You will be missed by so many friends and family. I give all prays and love to your family.

  5. Mary Jane Fleming on June 23, 2021 at 8:18 am

    May all the happy memories you have of Danny help ease the pain at this difficult time. No matter what was going on, he always had a winning smile. He will be missed by many. God Bless. So sorry for your loss.

    • Mary (Carr) Stong on June 25, 2021 at 9:23 pm

      RIP dear Danny you were always like a big brother to me sure going to miss you and that great smile your unusual sence of humor. To all the Shump family I send hugs and prayers

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