William Schumacher
October 28, 2011
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William (Bill) D. Schumacher, 68, passed away at home on October 28, 2011. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov 2, 2011, with the funeral on Thursday, November 3, 2011 at 10 a.m. Both will be held at Ss. John and Paul Parish, 1401 1st Ave S. in Altoona, Iowa. Interment will be at Altoona Cemetery in Altoona.
Bill's passion was sports and to celebrate this, you are welcome to wear your favorite team shirt to the visitation (excluding Iowa State or the Bears). Anything black and gold, blue and gold or green and gold is encouraged.
Bill was born March 23, 1943 in Clarion, Iowa. He graduated from Clarion High School in 1961 and attended his 50 year reunion this summer. He attended UNI, Iowa, Iowa Central, Umpire School and the NY Institute of Finance. Bill lived in Altoona for 40 years coaching baseball, softball and basketball for several years, serving on many boards for the community and was an active member of Ss. John and Paul Parish as an usher and part of the Knights of Columbus. Bill retired from MidAmerican Energy after 30 years of service, but continued to live a full and active life spending time with his family and grandchildren, substituting at Southeast Polk, working and golfing at Terrace Hills, working out at the Campus, riding his bike and watching the Iowa Hawkeyes, the Milwaukee Brewers and was most thrilled to have watched the Green Bay Packers win the Super Bowl four times! Go Pack!
Bill had an infectious laugh and put a smile on everyone’s faces. He will be missed by his wife, 5 daughters, 4 son-in-laws, 12 grandchildren, 2 sisters, 6 brother-in-laws, 4 sister-in-laws, not to mention countless friends and extended family. Bill was a kid at heart which made him a best friend to his grandchildren. His son-in-laws were the sons he never had and were always a phone call away when he needed them. He was proud of his girls for all of their accomplishments and cherished every moment he had with his family. Bill was a son, brother, husband, dad, grandpa, biker, golfer, coach, Brewer, Hawkeye and Packer.
Bill is survived by his loving wife, Connie, his children Elizabeth "Betsy" (Rich) Byrnes, Jennifer "Jenny" (Mark) Crawford, Caroline "Carrie" (Garth) Jones, Jessica "Jessie" Schumacher (Chad Kenworthy), Melisa "Lisa" (Justin) Harrison, his grandchildren Adam, Aaron, Aiden, Louis, Luke, Hank, Anna, Andrew, Ellie, Eily, Sage, Dylan and several other relatives and close friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Adrain and Hattie Schumacher.
Memorial contributions can be directed to Ss. John and Paul Parish or Southeast Polk Dollars for Scholars in loving memory of Bill Schumacher.
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Kenny Wolf
12/01/2011
To Connie and the Schu girls:
My sympathy to you all during this tough time.
But, you know Bill would want ya to get on
with life and remember the great times. And
they were numerous.Bill was a dear friend and
will be missed as was evidenced by the turnout
for his visitation.Take care buddy boy
Wolfey
Beth Scott Harker
11/06/2011
I am a friend from CHS in Clarion,Ia., but I was in the Class of 1960. We have so many fun memories and Bill was certainly apart of that-so much fun to be with. I also saw him last at his 50 yr class reunion and he did such a good job as MC. He will truly be missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with you and family. Sincerely Beth Scott Harker
Jeri Thomson
11/03/2011
Dear Schumacher Family,
Jenni Thomson Morgan is my sister, and Bill was of course coaching girls softball and Jenni & Jenny were great friends then and still. My deepest sympathies at this difficult time. Those precious memories of your dad, your husband and the years of raising all the girls will help you with your grief. Please accept my condolences. God Bless.
Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:6-7
Becky (Foster) Bankenship
11/03/2011
To the Schumacher Family,
I'm so sorry to hear the news of Bill's passing. I haven't seen your family in years but still think of you from time to time. He was an amazing man, always smiling and laughing. Walking the streets of Altoona every night. I always thought of him as a Dad when I was a teenager. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Please know that God will guide you through this difficult time. Turn to Him and He will give you peace.
Lovingly through Christ,
Becky (Foster) Blankenship
Jami & Ryan Tibbs
11/03/2011
So sorry for your loss, find comfort in the Lord today. Prayers being lifted for all of you~
John Pletcher
11/02/2011
"Billy", at great friend since about 1957. That is about 54 years of great fun !!! I have many many many many wonderful memories. I quess I have told the story of his calling time out when wrestling more times than I can remember. The couple of years we lived together in St Paul were as they say "priceless"! I am going to truly miss him as will many others.
God bless............John Plethcer
Kathy Hogan
11/02/2011
Connie - I was so sorry to hear about Bill. I'll keep you and the girls in my prayers. Kathy Hogan
Sherry Crall and Family
11/02/2011
Our whole family wishes to send our depest sympathy to the entire Schumacher family. Having been neighbors with the Schumacher's when our children were small, we go way back.
We will always remember Bill for his contirbution to the younger generation in all he has done in sports and to better their lives.
Respectfully,
Sherry Crall, Altoona
Tami Van Blaricom, Altoona
and Brian and Alyssa Van Blaricom, Thornton, Co.
Betty Foster
11/02/2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in each other as you share your memories of good times with Bill.
Betty Foster & family (Becky, Lance, Linda, Randy & Scott)
Terri Kinnaird Behling
11/02/2011
To the Schumacher family,
We have such fond memories of you all from childhood. Many, many years of softball. We are so sorry for your loss and pray God will provide your family with some peace over the next few days. Thinking of you!
From a former Altoona friend,
Terri Kinnaird Behling
Jim and Linda Madison
11/01/2011
Dear Connie and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Your home was a second home to our daughter as during her junior high and high school years. She loved being with all of you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time in your life. Wish we could be there.
Love,
Jim and Linda Madison
Don and Rhonda Scott
11/01/2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Love to all,
Don and Rhonda
Redfield
Troy and Jan Jennings
11/01/2011
Sorry for your loss. Our prayers and love are with you all.Thank you for being such wonderful neighbors. Love and prayers to all; please remember we are just a few steps away for anything. Call or come over anytime.....
Mary Bailey
11/01/2011
I worked with Bill for many years at Mid American he was my boss but he was funny and laid back. I remember he coached his daughters in softball and was interested in all kinds of sports. I havent seen him in quite a long while and I am so sorry to hear of his passing he was always so full of life as his is today in the presence of God. You did good Bill.
Mary Bailey
DeVerle Jones
11/01/2011
Connie and family: I was so sorry to hear of Bill's death. The suddenness is a very hard thing to bear I am sure. It is good that you have a lovely and large family by your side. I will be thinking of you in the days to come.