Aaron David “Gump” Gundrum
Aaron David “Gump” Gundrum, age 45, of Shelby, died unexpectedly on Monday, July 21, 2025.
Born July 11, 1980 in Shelby, Aaron graduated from Crestline High School. Gump was a larger-than-life person with a big personality whose presence was always known. He loved being on the road driving and traveling, enjoyed going to casinos, and was a huge University of Michigan fan. He was a member of the Shelby Eagles.
Aaron is survived by his wife, Stephanie Michelle (Booth) Gundrum; daughter: Ariella Marie (Malick) Sene of Pensacola, FL; son: Trevor McGuire of Shelby; his mother who he was devoted to helping and caring for: Debra Lynn (Mollett) Henderson (Ken Straw) of Shelby; father: Daryl (Amy) Gundrum of Shelby; brother: Daryl (Coleena) Gundrum, Jr. of Crestline; sister: Jennifer Henderson (Spencer Studer) of Bucyrus; numerous aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, cousins and other relatives, and friends. Aaron was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents: Frank and Mary Mollett; paternal grandparents: John and Evelyn Gundrum; mother-in-law: Vesta McDaniel; sister-in-law: Marguerite West; and aunt: Carol Wertz.
Family and friends are welcome on Sunday, July 27, 2025 from 2-4 pm at the Penwell Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby. Please, come as you are in casual dress. Graveside services and burial will be on Monday, July 28, 2025 at 10:30 am at Mansfield Cemetery, 389 Altamont Avenue, Mansfield, OH 44902.
Memorial contributions may be made to the funeral home to assist with final expenses. Condolences may be made on Aaron’s obituary on the funeral home’s website (PenwellFuneralHome.com) or their Facebook page (Facebook.com/PenwellFuneralHome).
To view Aaron’s tribute video click here: Aaron’s tribute video.
Ill miss ya bro. U are an amazing person with a huge heart. This is truly sad heaven got a good solider for sure. I love u bro fly high.
We will miss you ‘little’ nephew .
This was definitely a big slam to my heart, hadn’t seen u in awhile but any time we saw eachother u never failed to flash that big smile n come say something silly to make me smile to. Over the years we saw eachother off n on n u were always one of those friends that just picked up were we left off n didnt miss a beat. U were definitely one of a kind! U will be so missed
So sorry to hear this, Daryl. I will be praying for comfort and peace for you and your family. ♥️
Daryl and families, We were so sorry when we read Aaron’s obituary We are keeping our thoughts and prayers with the families. The memories hold close to your heart’s to fhelp you through this difficult time.