Fred W. ZumMallen, age 87, lifetime resident of the Homewood Area. U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Joyce ZumMallen nee Pittman who just celebrated their 50 year Anniversary. Loving father of Lisa (Robert) Groszek. Cherished grandfather of Jacob and Julia Groszek. Dear son of the late Fred and Clara and brother of the late Philip, Albert and Mildred ZumMallen. Loving Uncle and Great-Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Former Fire Chief of the Homewood Acres Fire Department. Member of Operating Engineers local #150. Visitation and Funeral Wednesday January 2, 2012 from 9am until time of Service at 11am at the Salem Lutheran Church, 18301 Ashland Ave., in Homewood. Interment to follow at the St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Country Club Hills, IL. In Lieu of flowers memorials to Salem Lutheran Church in Homewood or to the family