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Kentucky Umpire Who Died Mid-Game Identified as Father of Arizona State Assistant Coach
- The Kentucky umpire who collapsed during a softball game has been identified as John Bloomer, father of Arizona State assistant coach Josh Bloomer.
- Campbellsville University announced his passing and thanked first responders and trainers for their swift care.
- Josh Bloomer, the ASU coach’s son, posted tributes on social media about his father’s life and support from others.
- John Bloomer was 70 years old and had been a sports official for more than three decades.
- In 2019 Bloomer was named Kentucky High School Athletic Association Umpire of the Year.
- In 2023 he was designated as a USA Softball Elite Umpire.
- Bloomer worked at the Rex Robley VA Medical Center as a respiratory therapist.
- He also served as a treasurer for the City of Hurstbourne Acres and a bookkeeper for Bluegrass Collision.
- The family includes his wife, children, grandchildren, and step-grandchildren.
- The university did not release additional details out of respect for the family.
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