Hugh Clum, age 75, passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021, at 8:05 AM at Lima Memorial Health System.

He was born on October 28, 1946, in Lima, Ohio to James C. and Frances (Everett) Clum.   Hugh was married to Kathryn "Kay" (Zimmerman) Clum for twenty-eight years.

Hugh is survived by two daughters: Ann Marie Clum of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Jennifer (Doug) LaChausse of Kiowa, Colorado; four grandchildren: Abner Rosier of Nixville, SC, Sarah Frances LaChausse and Jeremiah LaChausse of Kiowa CO, and Soloman Clum of Colorado Springs, CO; three brothers: Keith (Rachel) Clum, Bruce Clum, and Paul (Rita) Clum of LaFayette; one sister-in-law, Nancy Clum of St. Marys; and five nephews: Jason Clum of Lima, Brian (Kelly) Clum of Ada, Jeremy (Casey) Clum of Ada, Luke (Stephani) Clum and Lason (Nikki) Clum of LaFayette.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Kay, a brother, Mark, two sisters-in-law: Kathy Clum and Peggy Clum, and a niece, Kelly Rae Clum.

Hugh retired as an architect in Pueblo, Colorado.  He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, as a Sergeant in the 82 ^nd Airborne Division, receiving two Purple Hearts, a Silver Star and two Bronze Stars.  He was a Past Worthy Grand Patron of Colorado Order of the Eastern Star.  He was also a Past Master of Pueblo Lodge #17.   Hugh was a previous member of the Zion Lutheran Church in LaFayette.  He was a 1964 graduate of LaFayette Jackson High School and Stautzenberger College in Toledo.  He received his license from the Royal Architecture Institute of Canada.  He was a life member of the VFW and the American Legion.

A public graveside service will begin at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at LaFayette Cemetery, LaFayette, Ohio with Marty Clum officiating.  Military honors will be conducted by the U.S. Army Honor Guard and the Ada VFW Post #9381 Honor Guard.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Ada VFW Post #9381 and/or the charity of the donor's choice.