Mildred L. Mummau

Our dearly and greatly beloved Mildred (Millie) Louise Mummau (Schaeffer), of Elizabethtown, PA, passed into the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, April 30th, 2026. She was born on October 10th, 1941 in Jonestown, PA, and was the second daughter to the late Arthur Schaeffer and Sarah Naomi (Landis) Schaeffer. She was married to the late Jim (James R.) Mummau for forty-five years. She was a devoted and loving wife and as a homemaker, very committed to raising her five children. She and her husband were the owners of the Lancaster County Farm Diner on Rte. 230 in Elizabethtown, PA, for 25 years until its closure in 1985. In addition to being a stay-at-home mom, she often baked many pies for the Diner’s smorgasbord. After their youngest child started school, Millie then worked fulltime at the diner as well as helping with their many caterings. When the restaurant closed, she worked briefly at the Donegal High School cafeteria and then finished her cafeteria career at Masonic Village and retired after nineteen and a half years in 2006. Together with her husband, they also ran Mummau’s Bed & Bath for a number of years. Millie was a loyal member of the Elizabethtown Alliance Church where she was an active member of the Young at Heart group. She faithfully volunteered with the stamp ministry as well as folding the bulletins. She and her husband also volunteered at various church functions in helping with food preparations. In her widowhood, she enjoyed a low-key retirement staying at home with her little dog and cat. Millie always had an open door and an available phone to her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and her family and friends. She was an avid reader; she loved puzzles, cooking, and gardening. Millie is survived by three siblings: Mabel Waldorf of Myrtle Beach, SC; Margie Ritter of Gap; and Betty Ann Styer of Ephrata; and by her five children: Wanda Bomgardner of Elizabethtown; Cindy Boyd of Manheim; Teresa White (Frederick) of Grove City, PA; Jimmy Mummau (Laura) of Marietta; and Jesse Mummau (Autumn) of Bainbridge; by her thirteen grandchildren: Zachary, Ryan, Lucinda Anastasia, Elias, Hasia, Aleksander, Adriela, Betsy, Molly, Gracie, Wyatt, and Kylie; and by her four great grandchildren: Landon, Skylor, Lucian, and Forest, with three great grandchildren due later this fall. She was preceded in death by her husband Jim, sister Janet, brother David, and her grandson Jod Atticus White. Her funeral service will be held on Tuesday May 5th, 2026, at the Elizabethtown Alliance Church, 425 Cloverleaf Rd., Elizabethtown, PA 17022. Public viewing will be held at 10:00 AM until 11:30 AM service will begin at 11:30 AM and then a short graveside interment at Elizabethtown Mennonite Cemetery. The family would like to thank Masonic Village Hospice for their excellent and loving care, and in lieu of flowers, donations to Masonic Village Hospice is appreciated. Millie, mostly affectionately known as “Mamaw,” is greatly missed.

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Mildred L. Mummau

October 10, 1941 - April 30, 2026