October 25 1927 July 15 2019
John R. Shumaker October 25, 1927 – July 15, 2019 Share this obituary Sign Guestbook| Send Sympathy Card| Memorial Donation 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. A funeral service will be on Friday, July 19, 2019 at 11:00 am with visitation one hour prior at Smith & Sons Funeral Home (207 N. Main Street, Columbia City, IN 46725). Visitation will also be on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at the funeral home from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm with a Masonic Service and Order of the Eastern Star service immediately following visitation. Burial will follow the service with military honors at Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Preferred memorials are to Parkview Hospice. SERVICES Visitation Thursday, July 18, 2019 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Smith & Sons Funeral Home 207 North Main Street Columbia City, Indiana 46725 Get Directions on Google Maps Visitation Thursday, July 18, 2019 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Smith & Sons Funeral Home 207 North Main Street Columbia City, Indiana 46725 Get Directions on Google Maps Masonic Service Thursday, July 18, 2019 8:00 PM Smith & Sons Funeral Home 207 North Main Street Columbia City, Indiana 46725 Get Directions on Google Maps Eastern Star Service Thursday, July 18, 2019 8:30 PM Smith & Sons Funeral Home 207 North Main Street Columbia City, Indiana 46725 Get Directions on Google Maps Funeral Service Friday, July 19, 2019 11:00 AM Smith & Sons Funeral Home 207 North Main Street Columbia City, Indiana 46725 Get Directions on Google Maps Print Obituary Sign Guestbook Name: Location: Video: Image: Light A Candle Candle 1 Candle 2 Candle 3 Candle 4 Email: Please keep my message private Personal Message: Personal Message (required) Confirm: Submit Guestbook entry
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of John R Shumaker October 25 1927 July 15 2019.
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Death notice for the town of: Columbia City, state: Indiana