Obituary of Jason A. Brummel

Jason A. Brummel, 43, lifetime resident of Iowa City, died peacefully with his mom and godmother at his side, Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday (viewing beginning at 1), June 27, 2015, at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church in Iowa City, with burial to follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 pm Friday, June 26, at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service. In remembrance of Jason's smile and his happy go lucky attitude everyone is encouraged to wear something red. Memorial donations can be made in Jason's memory to either Reach for Your Potential or St. Andrew Church's Youth Group. Online condolences may be sent for his family through the web @ www.gayandciha.com. Jason Andrew Brummel was born August 20, 1971, in Iowa City, the son of Marvin C. and V. Gail (Walsh) Brummel. He attended Mark Twain Elementary, South East Junior High and graduated from West High School with the Class of 1992. He had worked with Goodwill Industries and at North Dodge Street DrugTown. But if you asked Jason, what his job was his response would be, "To make you smile"! He enjoyed the very simple things in life, car rides, which usually ended up at Danes Dairy; a can of pop, building with his legos and playing his keyboard. Some might have thought he was challenged, but anyone who knew him was blessed beyond belief for having him in their lives. He brought smiles, so much joy and simply the realization of what truly is important in this world. You were a better person if you knew Jason and embraced his infectious smile and wit. He will be missed by many, but many are thankful for his life in theirs. His family includes his mom, Gail; sisters, Kristin Donbrock and her husband, Dave of Michigan; Laurie Brummel and Dan Yates of Colorado; 4 nieces and a nephew; Emma, Ashley, Darci, Kara and Cory; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends. Jason was preceded in death by his dad, Marvin and his grandparents.