John R. Shumaker, 91, passed away at Parkview Hospital in Columbia City at 3:10 a.m. Monday, July 15, 2019, where he had been for a week.
He was born on October 25, 1927 in Wabash County, Indiana a son of the late John W. Shumaker and Lola (Warner) Smith. His formative years were spent in Laketon, IN where he graduated from Laketon High School in 1946. John entered the U.S. Army after high school, serving in WWII. He then attended DeVry University in Chicago, IL.
On August 26, 1950 he was united in marriage to Jean (Renicker) Shumaker. They made their home in Wabash, Columbia City, Fort Wayne, and then back to Columbia City since last November.
For over 19 years he worked for International Harvester, Fort Wayne, as a machinist and inspector, before retiring in 1983.
John was a member of The Church of the Brethren in Columbia City, American Legion Post 47, Shrine, Scottish Rite, Masonic Lodge 278 Larwill, and Order of the Eastern Star #65.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Jean; a daughter, Marybeth (William) Bollinger of Roanoke, three sons, John D. (Tephanie) of Columbia City, Steve (Agnes) Shumaker of Boulder Creek, CA, and Randal Shumaker of Bozeman, MO, seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and sisters, Betty Bolsover and Georgia Metzger both of Wabash, IN.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Clarence and Billy Shumaker and a great-granddaughter, Rose Shumaker.
Smith & Sons Funeral Home , Columbia City, IN
He was born on October 25, 1927 in Wabash County, Indiana a son of the late John W. Shumaker and Lola (Warner) Smith. His formative years were spent in Laketon, IN where he graduated from Laketon High School in 1946. John entered the U.S. Army after high school, serving in WWII. He then attended DeVry University in Chicago, IL.
On August 26, 1950 he was united in marriage to Jean (Renicker) Shumaker. They made their home in Wabash, Columbia City, Fort Wayne, and then back to Columbia City since last November.
For over 19 years he worked for International Harvester, Fort Wayne, as a machinist and inspector, before retiring in 1983.
John was a member of The Church of the Brethren in Columbia City, American Legion Post 47, Shrine, Scottish Rite, Masonic Lodge 278 Larwill, and Order of the Eastern Star #65.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Jean; a daughter, Marybeth (William) Bollinger of Roanoke, three sons, John D. (Tephanie) of Columbia City, Steve (Agnes) Shumaker of Boulder Creek, CA, and Randal Shumaker of Bozeman, MO, seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and sisters, Betty Bolsover and Georgia Metzger both of Wabash, IN.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Clarence and Billy Shumaker and a great-granddaughter, Rose Shumaker.
Smith & Sons Funeral Home , Columbia City, IN
John R. Shumaker, 91, passed away at Parkview Hospital in Columbia City at 3:10 a.m. Monday, July 15, 2019, where he had been for a week.
He was born on October 25, 1927 in Wabash County, Indiana a son of the late John W. Shumaker and Lola (Warner) Smith. His formative years were spent in Laketon, IN where he graduated from Laketon High School in 1946. John entered the U.S. Army after high school, serving in WWII. He then attended DeVry University in Chicago, IL.
On August 26, 1950 he was united in marriage to Jean (Renicker) Shumaker. They made their home in Wabash, Columbia City, Fort Wayne, and then back to Columbia City since last November.
For over 19 years he worked for International Harvester, Fort Wayne, as a machinist and inspector, before retiring in 1983.
John was a member of The Church of the Brethren in Columbia City, American Legion Post 47, Shrine, Scottish Rite, Masonic Lodge 278 Larwill, and Order of the Eastern Star #65.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Jean; a daughter, Marybeth (William) Bollinger of Roanoke, three sons, John D. (Tephanie) of Columbia City, Steve (Agnes) Shumaker of Boulder Creek, CA, and Randal Shumaker of Bozeman, MO, seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and sisters, Betty Bolsover and Georgia Metzger both of Wabash, IN.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Clarence and Billy Shumaker and a great-granddaughter, Rose Shumaker.
Smith & Sons Funeral Home , Columbia City, IN
He was born on October 25, 1927 in Wabash County, Indiana a son of the late John W. Shumaker and Lola (Warner) Smith. His formative years were spent in Laketon, IN where he graduated from Laketon High School in 1946. John entered the U.S. Army after high school, serving in WWII. He then attended DeVry University in Chicago, IL.
On August 26, 1950 he was united in marriage to Jean (Renicker) Shumaker. They made their home in Wabash, Columbia City, Fort Wayne, and then back to Columbia City since last November.
For over 19 years he worked for International Harvester, Fort Wayne, as a machinist and inspector, before retiring in 1983.
John was a member of The Church of the Brethren in Columbia City, American Legion Post 47, Shrine, Scottish Rite, Masonic Lodge 278 Larwill, and Order of the Eastern Star #65.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Jean; a daughter, Marybeth (William) Bollinger of Roanoke, three sons, John D. (Tephanie) of Columbia City, Steve (Agnes) Shumaker of Boulder Creek, CA, and Randal Shumaker of Bozeman, MO, seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and sisters, Betty Bolsover and Georgia Metzger both of Wabash, IN.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Clarence and Billy Shumaker and a great-granddaughter, Rose Shumaker.
Smith & Sons Funeral Home , Columbia City, IN
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