Michael V. Schumacher
November 27, 1942 - December 31, 2020
Michael V. Schumacher, 78, of Kenosha passed away on Thursday December 31, 2020 at Aurora Medical Center.
Michael was born on November 27, 1942 in Kenosha, WI, the son of the late John & Elsie (Peterson) Schumacher. He was educated in the schools of Kenosha. On March 31, 1964 he entered the United States Marine Corps and was discharged honorably on March 29, 1968. During that time he served 1 tour of duty in Vietnam. On August 16, 1969 he married Carolyn L. Wojtak at St. Casimir’s Catholic Church. They had two children, Christine & Aaron.
Michael was employed for 25 years as a customer service representative for Wisconsin Natural Gas. He was also owner/operator of the Kenosha Military Surplus & Supplies until 2015. He was a member of the Kenosha Marine Corps League, VFW Post 2751, Post 7308, and American Legion Post 21. Michael was All Sate Post Commander and Quartermaster in Post 2751, Veterans Council President 91-95, Veterans Council Veteran of The Year 1993, and ran the Military Careers Post for the B.S. of A for 8 years. His hobbies included spending time with his family & friends, especially his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Schumacher; his 2 children, Christine Glover, Aaron (Amy) Schumacher; grandchildren, Austin, Annika, Andrew, and Aidan; and Nieces, Kimberly (Rodney) Labre, Karen Kollmann. Michael was preceded in death by his sister, Marilyn Kollmann, and niece, Linda Kollmann.
A memorial gathering will be held on Thursday January 7, 2021 at Kenosha Funeral Services from 10:00AM to 12:00 Noon, with memorial services to follow at 12:00 Noon.
Ray Roedel
All I can say about Mike is when you lose a life long friend like he was to me it took the wind out of my sails. Mike and I as well as just a couple of others go back to kindergarten together. We had so many good times while in school. We stayed really close friends even while he was in the Marine Corp, and myself in the Navy. While I was stationed at Miramar Naval Air Station and Mike at Camp Pendleton in San Diego, Mike would take the bus to where we lived, spend the weekend and Sharon and I would drive him back to base on Sunday evening. We kept in touch up until his passing. It just gives me a heavy heart knowing on Nov 27 I can't call him and wish him a Happy Birthday anymore. He will never be forgotten. Semper Fi my friend.
Henry Hartnek
Mike was a long time friend. I'm very sorry to hear of his passing. My condolences to his family.
We go back to kindergarten and grade school at Weiskopf school then Washington and Bradford. I remember when Mike joined the Marines. He was leaving Viet Nam about the same time I was getting there.
Semper Fi my friend.
Dennis Bierdz
Mike and I go back to thrid grade. One of the first my classmates and neighbors when I moved to Kenosha. A guy with a heart of gold. My condulances to his family.
Sandy ( Severson ) Bierdz
Gary Ladousa
I also first met Mike in kindergarten class at Weiskopf School. He was a good friend to me, a good friend to our Southern Wisconsin All Airborne Chapter and a good friend to Wounded Warrior causes. He was one of a kind and will be sorely missed. My condolences to the family.
Milton Hagopian
Sorry to hear of Mike's passing. I've known Mike since kindergarten also at Wieskoff school. He told me how relaxing it was to be self employed after all those years with the gas company. RIP my friend.