Norman J. Schumacher Sr.

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Norman J. Schumacher Sr., 76, formerly of Hobart, died Friday, March 6, 2009 in Coatesville.

Born in Oak Forest, Ill. on Nov. 11, 1932, he was the son of the late William and Margaret Schumacher.

Mr. Schumacher was a carpenter by trade for over 50 years, working in northwest Indiana and the suburbs of Chicago.

Survivors include his children, Janet A. Hroch and companion Frank Bundy, Norman J. Schumacher Jr. and wife Lisa, Richard W. Schumacher and wife Debby, and Norma J Allen; grandchildren, Kristin Gonzales, Joseph Hroch Jr., Corey Schumacher, Jacob Schumacher, Amanda Schumacher, Joshua Schumacher, Katherine Allen, Benjamin Allen and Margaret Allen; great-grandchildren Aidan Gonzalez, Ezra Gonzalez, and Jaylen; daughter-in-law Janice Schumacher; sister Melinda Rosario; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Martha Schumacher; son David J. Schumacher; grandson David J. Schumacher II; sisters Kathleen Martinez, Virginia Schumacker, Mildred Schumacher and Sandra Ball; and brother David Schumacher.

Memorial service was held on Wednesday at Baker Funeral Home in Danville. Online condolences may be made at www.bakerfuneralservice.com