1935
Carl
2012
Carl Schumaker
June 11, 1935 — June 20, 2012
The services celebrating the life and death of our parents, grandparents, great grandparents and friends will be held Saturday, July 14, 2012 at the First Lutheran Church, Albert Lea, MN. Pastor John Holt will officiate. Visitation will begin at 9:30 preceding the service at 10:30 AM. Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery, Albert Lea, MN.
Carl "Buck" Schumaker was born June 11, 1935 in Dover, MO, the son of Albert and Josephine (Noel) Schumaker, Buck graduated from high school in Cole Camp, MO. Jean was born on September 17, 1935 in Albert Lea. The daughter of Floyd "Lefty" and Hazel (Crocker) Heilman, she graduated from Albert Lea High School.
The two traveled to Kansas City, MO, where they met and were united in marriage on December 17, 1954. Following a few years in Kansas City, Grandpa Lefty talked mom and dad into moving home where dad began 43 years at Wilson and Co. and spent over 20 years bartending at the Eagles Club. He partnered and co-owned Dog and Suds in Albert Lea. Jean waitressed at the Elks and shared the partnership of Dog and Suds, and spent time working at Thorne Crest Retirement Center. They were both active members of the Eagles for 32 years and members of the Elks.
Carl enjoyed hunting and fishing, playing golf, bowling, gardening and woodworking. He loved being outdoors.
Jean loved crafting, golfing, baking, and cooking. Most of all, they enjoyed being with their family.
We the children express our thankfulness to our parents as they showed us the real meaning of love. We now can pass on the love for generations.
The two are survived by children, Roxanne (Peter "Bud") Habana of Albert Lea, Robin (Rick) VerHey of Albert Lea, Ronae Schumaker of Albert Lea, Rory "Pete" (Janet) Schumaker of Albert Lea; grandchildren, Braden Habana, Cody (Cher) Habana, Carly Jean (Josh Kelley) Habana, Haley (David Luna) Habana, Dustin VerHey, Shanna (Wade) Westland, Casey (Jackie Schrad) Schumaker, and Chelsey (Kyle Nasby) Schumaker and future great grandchild, great grandchildren; Gracie Luna, Brecken Luna, Chloe Habana, Syler Kelley, Stela VerHey, Celia VerHey, Joee Westland and Ryder Westland.
Carl is also survived by brother, Paul (Diane) Schumaker of Lawrys, MO; three sisters, Shirley Roberts of Cole Camp, MO, Velda (Lowell) Barnes of Cole Camp, MO, Maxine Gross of Fall City, NB; and many nieces and nephews.
Jean is also survived by her brother, Lanny (Pam) Heilman and brother in law Chris Christensen.
God also gave us so many wonderful loved ones who passed before us, but who never will be forgotten.
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Carl "Buck" Schumaker was born June 11, 1935 in Dover, MO, the son of Albert and Josephine (Noel) Schumaker, Buck graduated from high school in Cole Camp, MO. Jean was born on September 17, 1935 in Albert Lea. The daughter of Floyd "Lefty" and Hazel (Crocker) Heilman, she graduated from Albert Lea High School.
The two traveled to Kansas City, MO, where they met and were united in marriage on December 17, 1954. Following a few years in Kansas City, Grandpa Lefty talked mom and dad into moving home where dad began 43 years at Wilson and Co. and spent over 20 years bartending at the Eagles Club. He partnered and co-owned Dog and Suds in Albert Lea. Jean waitressed at the Elks and shared the partnership of Dog and Suds, and spent time working at Thorne Crest Retirement Center. They were both active members of the Eagles for 32 years and members of the Elks.
Carl enjoyed hunting and fishing, playing golf, bowling, gardening and woodworking. He loved being outdoors.
Jean loved crafting, golfing, baking, and cooking. Most of all, they enjoyed being with their family.
We the children express our thankfulness to our parents as they showed us the real meaning of love. We now can pass on the love for generations.
The two are survived by children, Roxanne (Peter "Bud") Habana of Albert Lea, Robin (Rick) VerHey of Albert Lea, Ronae Schumaker of Albert Lea, Rory "Pete" (Janet) Schumaker of Albert Lea; grandchildren, Braden Habana, Cody (Cher) Habana, Carly Jean (Josh Kelley) Habana, Haley (David Luna) Habana, Dustin VerHey, Shanna (Wade) Westland, Casey (Jackie Schrad) Schumaker, and Chelsey (Kyle Nasby) Schumaker and future great grandchild, great grandchildren; Gracie Luna, Brecken Luna, Chloe Habana, Syler Kelley, Stela VerHey, Celia VerHey, Joee Westland and Ryder Westland.
Carl is also survived by brother, Paul (Diane) Schumaker of Lawrys, MO; three sisters, Shirley Roberts of Cole Camp, MO, Velda (Lowell) Barnes of Cole Camp, MO, Maxine Gross of Fall City, NB; and many nieces and nephews.
Jean is also survived by her brother, Lanny (Pam) Heilman and brother in law Chris Christensen.
God also gave us so many wonderful loved ones who passed before us, but who never will be forgotten.
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