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Eugene T. "Gene" Schumaker, Sr.

Eugene T. "Gene" Schumaker, Sr.

  • March 7, 1932 - January 19, 2012
  • Lima, Ohio
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“I am sorry that illness prevents me from a personal visitation. Gene was an outstanding bodyshop manager and when I had my dealership I called him...Read More » ”
1 of 7 | Posted by: Bill Komminsk

“Mark and Kris, Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with you. We hope you find comfort in the wonderful memories you share of your dad. God Bless ”
2 of 7 | Posted by: Len and Lori - McHenry, IL

“The whole Taco Bell of Northwest Ohio family sends its condolences to the family of Mr. Schumaker. ”
3 of 7 | Posted by: George Kentris - Findlay, OH

“Skip Schumaker and Family~we sent hugs and prayers. I know Gene will be greatly missed but the memories will never fade and always be close to your...Read More » ”
4 of 7 | Posted by: Shannon Brown

“My condolences to the Schumaker family. May God wrap his arms around you at this difficult time. ”
5 of 7 | Posted by: Karon Stewart - OH

“I didn't know Gene well. You all are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. ”
6 of 7 | Posted by: Jeannie Sheets - Lima, OH

“Skip - Sorry to hear of your father's passing. Thinking of you at this time. Jenny Heise ”
7 of 7 | Posted by: Jenny Heise - Ada, OH - Friend


Eugene T. "Gene" Schumaker, Sr.,
79 of Lima, Ohio died on Thursday, January 19, 2012, at 9:05P.M. surrounded by his family at his residence in Lima, Ohio.

Born Monday, March 7, 1932 in Lima, Ohio, he was the son of the late Herbert Schumacher and the late Alice Hovest Schumacher.

He was employed by self employed as an auto body repairman.

Mr. Schumaker was a member of St. Gerard's Catholic Church. He belonged to the Lima Eagles Aerie #370 and the Lima Moose Lodge. He loved buying and restoring antique Farmall Tractors going for long drives, dancing and feeding his birds.

Surviving are sons, Kathy (Mike) Hanes, Eugene T. "Skip" Schumaker, Jr. of Lima, OH, Krista (Mark) Nusbaum of Lima, Ohio, Martin Schumaker of Lima, OH, Shelly ( Gary Zynda) Schumaker of Ottawa, OH., Joe Schumaker of Lima, OH and Jay Schumaker of Lima, OH: eight grandchildren, and ten great grandchildren; seven sisters, Audrey (Thomas Ruthman of Cincinnati, OH, Gladys (Gary ) Reese, Lima, OH,, Evelyn (Norm) Schroeder, Ottawa, OH, Ruth (James) Wannemaker of Ottoville, OH, Blanche (James) Geisgie of Columbus Grove, OH, Sharon (Thomas) Hayden of Columbus Grove, OH, Sheila (David) Thornton of Columbus Grove, OH: one brother Herbert (Agnes) Schumaker of Columbus Grove, OH; former wife Peggy Schumaker; sister-in-law Luella Schumaker.

He was predeceased by brothers, Joseph Schumaker, William Schumaker and Claude Schumaker; a special friend Ginny Gauggel

Visitation: Monday, January 23, 2012 from 2:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home with a Rosary Service at 7:30 P.M.

Mass of Christian Burial: Will be at St. Gerard's Catholic Church on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. with Father Michael Houston officiating

Interment: St. Anthony's Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Ohio

Memorial contributions may be sent to Core Valve Research at Ohio State University, Cardiac Surgery Fund #313-212, Attn: Julie Dials, Davis Heart & Lung Research Institute, 473 W. 12th, Columbus, Ohio 43210

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com