"I am saddened to find this remarkably gracious woman has passed. Jeanette and Eugene welcomed me into their into family many years ago, and I'm extremely grateful I they were part of my life for a brief time. I loved this family with all my heart. I know you are joined with those you love, Jeanette. Love, Cindy Atkinson Shegstad"
In loving memory of
Jeanette A. Schumacher
June 16, 1925 - January 25, 2016
Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 29th at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Mallard. Burial is in St Mary's Cemetery, Mallard. The family will greet friends from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday at the church. There will be a parish vigil service at 6:30 p.m.
Jeanette Ann Schumacher, daughter of Raymond and Hilda (Weber) Miller was born June 16, 1925 in Waterloo, Iowa. She was a 1942 graduate of West Bend High School. Following her education, she went to work for M. & J.R. Hakes Produce in West Bend.
On October 21, 1946, Jeanette was united in marriage to Eugene Schumacher at Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church in West Bend. When her children grew older, she went to work as a cook at St. Mary's Catholic School in Mallard and the United Building Center in Emmetsburg before retiring from First Federal Savings & Loan in Emmetsburg.
Jeanette was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Anderson-Eckert-Hersom Post 345 American Legion Ladies' Auxiliary. She loved to play cards and spend time with her family. On Monday, January 25, 2016, Jeanette passed away at the Emmetsburg Care Center.
Left to cherish her memory are her children: Joe Schumacher (Pam) of Valrico, FL, Pat Schumacher (Patricia) of Emmetsburg, Kay Frerk (Dave) of Mallard and Tim Schumacher (Cynde) of Grimes; ten grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and her sister, Mary Duffy of Adel, IA.
Jeanette was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gene; son, Mike; grandson, David Kemnitz; sister, Carol Miller; sisters-in-law: Gertie McCarty (Dick), Mildred Peterson (Russ), Mary Ditch (Dick), Marge Kunz (Maurice), Frances Coyle (Jack); and brother-in-law, Tom Duffy.
Tributes
"Deepest sympathy to her family, may your love for her shine through wonderful memories."
"Mom, you were the light that guided us through the darkness and the glue that held it all together. Through out my life I never remember you getting knocked down and not getting back up. You never let anything get you down. You took what life offered and made the best of it. I love you and miss you! Joe Schumacher"
"Pat and siblings of the Schumacher family, Richelle and I send our deepest condolences on the loss of your mother. She was a great lady, always fun and had a kind word about everybody and every thing. Ron & Richelle Larson"
"Pat and siblings of the Schumacher family, Richelle and I send our deepest condolences on the loss of your mother. She was a great lady, always fun and had a kind word about everybody and every thing. Ron & Richelle Larson"
"Jeanette and I worked together at First Federal Savings and Loan. Jeanette, Sherry, and I loved going to HH after work. We didn't want our boss to know, so we would circle around the block, so he thought we were going home. HA. We had so many fun times! I miss our fun times and especially hanging out with her. Loved her so much!"
"My thoughts and prayers are with Your Family. I always enjoyed our visits and have fond memories of your Mother. "
"With deepest sympathy to my cousins! No matter the time it is always hard to loss your mom! Epically one as sweet & kind as yours! I am out of town this week so I will not be able to see any of you but am sending prayers!"
"So sorry for your loss. Really glad I was able to stop and see Jeanette a couple weeks ago. If I tried to call Leora and her line was busy for more than 20 minutes I knew she was on a marathon call with Jeanette. They had such a good time. "
"Our thoughts and prayers are with you. She was a great lady whom I always enjoyed! Our deepest sympathies. Tony & Marcia Beatty"
"to Jeanettes's family I was glad to be able to visit with Jeanette at the nursing home and she even knew who I was. She will be missed and our prayers are with each and everyone of you. Jeanette was a wonderful lady. Bob and Rosie Carmichael"
"Joe, Pat, Kay & Tim - We are very sad to hear of your Mother's passing. The life she lived will always be remembered in each of you. Praying for you.
Mary, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. A sister is a gift to the heart, I know you treasure the gift. "
"We had stopped a couple of times last year to see your mom at Emerald Oaks and had always missed her. Carl and I made a point to track her down in Oct and found her doing what she loved to do, playing cards with her friends at the community center in Mallard. So glad that we did. Your mom and your dad were like family to us growing up. There was hardly a Saturday night that they didn't spend time with our folks and boy, did they have fun. Jeanette was a dear friend to our mothers over the years. You could always find them together on Saturday nights. The one who drove got to choose the place to eat and have a drink or two. We have wonderful memories of your mom. Jeanette was a blessing to us and we will always remember her for her love of life. Bet our mom's are shuffling the deck right now!"
"The part of life we don't like to think about, but all know it's coming. I hope you enjoyed her as much as I did."
"Mom n dad new her well, our familys thought's n prayers our with your family at this time god bless yous!"
"To all of Jeanettes's family, Sorry to hear of your loss. Don's know of a time when I would see your mom that she was not smiling. Try to remember the happy times. Know she will be missed by many. God be with you thru this tough time."
"Dear Schumacher family, Your Mother was a lovely lady and always so kind and friendly. I know that she will be missed by each of you. I will keep you in my prayers through this difficult time."