Elmer Lee Schumacher, 61, of Onarga passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at Gibson Community Hospital in Gibson City.
Elmer was born on July 26, 1951 in Paxton, the son of Elmer H. and Dora Seggebruch Schumacher. He married Carrie Peterson on October 3, 1970 in Gilman.
Surviving is one son, Darrin (Cali) Schumacher of Onarga; two daughters, Kelly (Kent) Ficklin of Onarga and Tracy (Jeff) Hanson of Sheridan, IL; and seven grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Mr. Schumacher was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Ash Grove. He was a farmer in the Onarga area for many years. Elmer enjoyed hunting, fishing, his dogs, and being outdoors.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Ash Grove. Rev. Kevin Wendorf will officiate. Burial will be in St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery in Ash Grove.
Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at Knapp Funeral Home in Onarga as well as one hour prior to the funeral service on Wednesday.
Memorials may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church in Ash Grove, Gibson Community Hospital, or Onarga Firemen.
Please sign the online guestbook at www.knappfuneralhomes.com.