Edward G. Shumaker
1930 - 2021
Ed Shumaker, 91, of Waukegan, IL died on October 24, 2021. He was born on April 30, 1930 to the late Ernest and Ethel (Getschman) Shumaker. He graduated from Kiel High School, and served in the U.S. Air Force, Korean War, as a radar mechanic. Ed also worked for General Motors in Flint, MI and Milwaukee, WI before moving to Waukegan, IL to be the Director of Purchasing for Ammco Tools. After several years in the industry, he became a full-time real estate investor.
Ed fell in love with and married Kathryn (Kitty) Mertens in 1953; they had known each other in high school, and began dating after his return from the Air Force. Together they raised 7 children, and managed their growing real estate investments. Ed founded the Lake County Apartment Owner's Association, and taught classes in creative real estate investing through the College of Lake County. He loved to share his enthusiasm for real estate investing, and in 1991 he and Kitty published a book Creative Real Estate Investing…One Family's Success Story.
Ed was a real people person-he loved his family, and he loved helping others. He was a very positive thinker who focused on finding solutions to problems. After retiring in 1994, he organized I-Plus, an agency that helped struggling individuals get their bills paid and take control of their finances. He was also the founder and president of the Lake Shore Youth Center, a safe haven for at-risk children in Waukegan. Ed served as the Waukegan Township Clerk from 1997-2000, donating his salary to the Lake Shore Youth Center. He was instrumental in forming the Boys & Girls Club of Lake County. In his final act of service, Ed chose to donate his body to Medical Research. He was a lifelong volunteer, and received many awards from the organizations blessed by his service.
Ed is survived by Kitty, his wife of 68 years, their children: Ann (Torry) Bigger, Mary (Harry) Jordan, Mark (Elizabeth) Shumaker, Joan (Tom) Bigger, Paul (Debbie) Shumaker, Nancy (Joe) Jarzen and Kathryn (Marty Hackl) Siegel, as well as 23 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren. 6 siblings further survive him.
His parents and 4 siblings preceded him in death.
There will be a funeral mass for Ed on Friday, October 29th at Holy Family Catholic Church, 450 Keller Avenue, Waukegan, IL. Visitation from 10-11am, and Mass at 11am. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Boys & Girls Club of Lake County IL are appreciated.
1930 - 2021
Ed Shumaker, 91, of Waukegan, IL died on October 24, 2021. He was born on April 30, 1930 to the late Ernest and Ethel (Getschman) Shumaker. He graduated from Kiel High School, and served in the U.S. Air Force, Korean War, as a radar mechanic. Ed also worked for General Motors in Flint, MI and Milwaukee, WI before moving to Waukegan, IL to be the Director of Purchasing for Ammco Tools. After several years in the industry, he became a full-time real estate investor.
Ed fell in love with and married Kathryn (Kitty) Mertens in 1953; they had known each other in high school, and began dating after his return from the Air Force. Together they raised 7 children, and managed their growing real estate investments. Ed founded the Lake County Apartment Owner's Association, and taught classes in creative real estate investing through the College of Lake County. He loved to share his enthusiasm for real estate investing, and in 1991 he and Kitty published a book Creative Real Estate Investing…One Family's Success Story.
Ed was a real people person-he loved his family, and he loved helping others. He was a very positive thinker who focused on finding solutions to problems. After retiring in 1994, he organized I-Plus, an agency that helped struggling individuals get their bills paid and take control of their finances. He was also the founder and president of the Lake Shore Youth Center, a safe haven for at-risk children in Waukegan. Ed served as the Waukegan Township Clerk from 1997-2000, donating his salary to the Lake Shore Youth Center. He was instrumental in forming the Boys & Girls Club of Lake County. In his final act of service, Ed chose to donate his body to Medical Research. He was a lifelong volunteer, and received many awards from the organizations blessed by his service.
Ed is survived by Kitty, his wife of 68 years, their children: Ann (Torry) Bigger, Mary (Harry) Jordan, Mark (Elizabeth) Shumaker, Joan (Tom) Bigger, Paul (Debbie) Shumaker, Nancy (Joe) Jarzen and Kathryn (Marty Hackl) Siegel, as well as 23 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren. 6 siblings further survive him.
His parents and 4 siblings preceded him in death.
There will be a funeral mass for Ed on Friday, October 29th at Holy Family Catholic Church, 450 Keller Avenue, Waukegan, IL. Visitation from 10-11am, and Mass at 11am. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Boys & Girls Club of Lake County IL are appreciated.
Edward G. Shumaker
1930 - 2021
Ed Shumaker, 91, of Waukegan, IL died on October 24, 2021. He was born on April 30, 1930 to the late Ernest and Ethel (Getschman) Shumaker. He graduated from Kiel High School, and served in the U.S. Air Force, Korean War, as a radar mechanic. Ed also worked for General Motors in Flint, MI and Milwaukee, WI before moving to Waukegan, IL to be the Director of Purchasing for Ammco Tools. After several years in the industry, he became a full-time real estate investor.
Ed fell in love with and married Kathryn (Kitty) Mertens in 1953; they had known each other in high school, and began dating after his return from the Air Force. Together they raised 7 children, and managed their growing real estate investments. Ed founded the Lake County Apartment Owner's Association, and taught classes in creative real estate investing through the College of Lake County. He loved to share his enthusiasm for real estate investing, and in 1991 he and Kitty published a book Creative Real Estate Investing…One Family's Success Story.
Ed was a real people person-he loved his family, and he loved helping others. He was a very positive thinker who focused on finding solutions to problems. After retiring in 1994, he organized I-Plus, an agency that helped struggling individuals get their bills paid and take control of their finances. He was also the founder and president of the Lake Shore Youth Center, a safe haven for at-risk children in Waukegan. Ed served as the Waukegan Township Clerk from 1997-2000, donating his salary to the Lake Shore Youth Center. He was instrumental in forming the Boys & Girls Club of Lake County. In his final act of service, Ed chose to donate his body to Medical Research. He was a lifelong volunteer, and received many awards from the organizations blessed by his service.
Ed is survived by Kitty, his wife of 68 years, their children: Ann (Torry) Bigger, Mary (Harry) Jordan, Mark (Elizabeth) Shumaker, Joan (Tom) Bigger, Paul (Debbie) Shumaker, Nancy (Joe) Jarzen and Kathryn (Marty Hackl) Siegel, as well as 23 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren. 6 siblings further survive him.
His parents and 4 siblings preceded him in death.
There will be a funeral mass for Ed on Friday, October 29th at Holy Family Catholic Church, 450 Keller Avenue, Waukegan, IL. Visitation from 10-11am, and Mass at 11am. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Boys & Girls Club of Lake County IL are appreciated.
1930 - 2021
Ed Shumaker, 91, of Waukegan, IL died on October 24, 2021. He was born on April 30, 1930 to the late Ernest and Ethel (Getschman) Shumaker. He graduated from Kiel High School, and served in the U.S. Air Force, Korean War, as a radar mechanic. Ed also worked for General Motors in Flint, MI and Milwaukee, WI before moving to Waukegan, IL to be the Director of Purchasing for Ammco Tools. After several years in the industry, he became a full-time real estate investor.
Ed fell in love with and married Kathryn (Kitty) Mertens in 1953; they had known each other in high school, and began dating after his return from the Air Force. Together they raised 7 children, and managed their growing real estate investments. Ed founded the Lake County Apartment Owner's Association, and taught classes in creative real estate investing through the College of Lake County. He loved to share his enthusiasm for real estate investing, and in 1991 he and Kitty published a book Creative Real Estate Investing…One Family's Success Story.
Ed was a real people person-he loved his family, and he loved helping others. He was a very positive thinker who focused on finding solutions to problems. After retiring in 1994, he organized I-Plus, an agency that helped struggling individuals get their bills paid and take control of their finances. He was also the founder and president of the Lake Shore Youth Center, a safe haven for at-risk children in Waukegan. Ed served as the Waukegan Township Clerk from 1997-2000, donating his salary to the Lake Shore Youth Center. He was instrumental in forming the Boys & Girls Club of Lake County. In his final act of service, Ed chose to donate his body to Medical Research. He was a lifelong volunteer, and received many awards from the organizations blessed by his service.
Ed is survived by Kitty, his wife of 68 years, their children: Ann (Torry) Bigger, Mary (Harry) Jordan, Mark (Elizabeth) Shumaker, Joan (Tom) Bigger, Paul (Debbie) Shumaker, Nancy (Joe) Jarzen and Kathryn (Marty Hackl) Siegel, as well as 23 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren. 6 siblings further survive him.
His parents and 4 siblings preceded him in death.
There will be a funeral mass for Ed on Friday, October 29th at Holy Family Catholic Church, 450 Keller Avenue, Waukegan, IL. Visitation from 10-11am, and Mass at 11am. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Boys & Girls Club of Lake County IL are appreciated.
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