Hayden Hummel

Hayden G. Hummel, 27, of Muldoon, Texas, formerly Richmond, Texas, passed away February 25, 2018 peacefully in his sleep. Hayden was born in Richmond, Texas on March 5, 1990. He is a veteran of the United States Navy. He served on the USS Harry S. Truman as an Aviation Boatswain's Mate. Deployment activities included support of Operation Enduring Freedom and the global war on terror. He was awarded the Navy "E" ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, and attained the rank of E4 from E1 in less than one year. Friends and fellow service men and women remember him for his loyalty, dedication, and work ethic. He was proud of his service and worked to help himself and others who struggled with PTSD. His hobbies include traveling, physical fitness, cooking, and watching sports. Hayden was a high school athlete, playing football and running track, at Foster High School in Richmond, Texas. He was an avid follower of politics and foreign affairs. His knowledge of world events and historical data was well known and followed by many. He was a rescuer and lover of dogs, especially his sidekick Zeus. Hayden is preceded in death by grandparents Fred Henry Holub, Sylvia Kresta Holub, and William Hummel. He is survived by his mother, Tracie Holub; father, Stephen Hummel; step-father, Jim Pfeil; grandmother, Nancy Alston Hummel; grandparents, Glen and Joyce Pfeil; brothers, Collin Hummel, Brandon Pfeil, and Andrew Pfeil; sister-in-law Caitlin Shine; nephew, Eamon Pfeil; aunts Jean Ferrell and Sharon Holub Pinebrook along with uncles William Pinebrook and Rusty Hummel. Hayden's funeral service will be Monday, March 12 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Praha Texas. (821 FM 1295, Flatonia, Texas 78941) Services will start with the rosary at 9:30 AM and the funeral mass at 10 AM. Burial will occur after the funeral service and there will be a gathering afterwards at the parish hall. In lieu of flowers, a request for donations to Texas VA Dogs; either by website VADogs.org in Hayden's name, or by check to: Veterans Assistance Dogs of Texas 601 N. Spur 100 Kerrville, Tx. 78028 Attn: In memory of Hayden G. Hummel And to our Hayden: в??Kembali Bung' (Until we come back to each other brother) Words of comfort can be expressed online at www.SmithFuneralHomeFlatonia.com Smith Funeral Home 128 East 5th Street Flatonia, Texas 78941 (361)865-3311
FAMILY William Hummel Grandfather (deceased) Nancy Alston Hummel Grandmother Fred Henry Holub Grandfather (deceased) Sylvia Kresta Holub Grandmother (deceased) Glen Pfiel Grandfather Joyce Pfiel Grandmother Stephen Hummel Father Tracie Lynn Holub Mother Jim Pfiel Step-Father Collin Hummel Brother Brandon Pfiel Brother Andrew Pfiel Brother Caitlin Shine Sister-in-law William Pinebrook Uncle Sharon Holub Pinebrook Aunt Rusty Hummel Uncle Jean Ferrell Aunt Eamon Pfiel Nephew
Visitation Monday, March 12, 2018

Rosary Monday, March 12, 2018

Funeral Mass Monday, March 12, 2018

Burial Monday, March 12, 2018