Wanda Brause Dumermuth ’45

October 19 will always be her day, at least in Tulare, Calif. Wanda Brause Dumermuth ’45 was honored last year for all the work she’s done to make Tulare a better place. The town named Oct. 19, 2009, “Dumermuth Day” to honor her for sharing her musical talent with the town for nearly 50 years, including 26 as organist for the local Methodist church. Dumermuth’s love for music goes back to Cornell College, where she majored in music. The day’s festivities included a banquet and a friendly roast. In addition to sharing her musical talent, she and her husband, Derryl, have co-authored two books chronicling the history of Tulare.