Hermann Karl William Kumm

Biography

Hermann Karl William Kumm carried a rich personal heritage into the life of San Diego, helping form friendships across cultural lines and keeping alive the memory of the old world while welcoming the promise of the new. He treasured the chance to exchange stories, customs, and laughter with neighbors from every walk of life.

He opened his home and heart to community gatherings, cherished the children of neighbors, and left behind warmth and hospitality that endures in family recollections.