David Frederick Humm

David Frederick “Sonny” Humm, age 79, of Harrisburg, IL passed away at 4:45 pm on Saturday, May 9th, 2026 at Carrier Mills Nursing and Rehab in Carrier Mills, IL. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 15, 2026 at 11 am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Harrisburg, IL. Visitation will begin at 9 am until service time with Father Christian Iwuagawu officiating. Burial will follow services at Sunset Lawn Cemetery in Harrisburg, IL. Military Rites will be conducted by the Army National Guard and Carrier Mills and Harrisburg American Legion Posts. Felty Funeral Home of Carrier Mills, IL is assisting the family with arrangements.

David was born on December 8th, 1946 in Evansville, IN to the late Edgar Sr. amd Lena Jo (Mudd) Humm. He graduated from Harrisburg High School in 1964. David served his country in Vietnam in the United States Army. After leaving the service David married Brenda Sue Potts on August 3rd, 1968. She preceded him in death on July 11th, 2022.

David and Brenda moved to Joliet, IL where David worked for Caterpillar. After retiring from Caterpillar they moved to Carrier Mills, IL where David owned and operated Humm’s Pest Control. He also worked as a laborer for Harrisburg Masonry.

David and Brenda were actively involved with the Saline County Historical Society for many years. They traveled the United States extensively. He also enjoyed going to tractor shows.

David is survived by his sisters: Marcia Slightom of Bettendorf, IA and Pam (Jeff) Marcum of Harrisburg, IL; sisters-in-law: Connie (Edgar) Humm, Patti (Jackie) Potts and Carolyn (Kevin) Heaton - all of Harrisburg, IL; brothers-in-law: Ronnie (Evelyn) of Hardin County, IL and Steven Potts of Alabama; and a host of nieces and nephews who dearly loved their Uncle Sonny.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Brenda, sisters: Jean Nordberg and Judy Vowels, and brother Edgar Humm Jr.