Pleasant Valley John G. Hummel, 90, a lifelong area resident, died on Sunday, May 30, 2021, at the Renaissance Rehab. and Nursing Care Center in Staatsburg. Born November 14, 1930 in Poughkeepsie, he was the son of John and Leona  Gruntler Hummel.  John proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War and was a member of the Arlington American Legion Post #1302. He supported many veterans' causes.  Mr. Hummel worked at the former Triangle Electronics in Poughkeepsie and the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park. He retired in 1997.  On June 7, 1969 in Poughkeepsie, he married the former Alice E. Shaw. Mrs. Hummel predeceased him on May 6, 2018.  Survivors include his stepdaughter, Judith Grittlow, and husband, Nick, of Staatsburg; daughter, Cheryl Faris, and husband, Gregory, of LaGrange; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; six step grandchildren, Nicholas and Michael Grittlow, Carol O'Connell, Timothy Hanks, Michael Rosmus, and Grace Carvajal; and several step great-grandchildren, especially Nicholas Grittlow and Daniel O'Connell.    He is also survived by his brother, Ronald Hummel and wife, Doris, of Rhinebeck, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by his daughter, Julie Marin; stepdaughter, Gladys Rosmus; two stepsons, David and Irving Van Leuvan; and brother, Leonard Hummel.  In keeping with his wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no calling hours.  Graveside services and burial of his ashes will take place at 1 PM, Thursday, June 17th at Union Cemetery, Rte. 9G, Hyde Park.    John's family respectfully requests memorial donations to the Dutchess County SPCA, 636 Violet Ave., Hyde Park, NY 12538 or online at www.dcspca.org .  Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., Rte. 9, Hyde Park. To send an online condolence, or for directions, please visit www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.