Our Lord came and chose this special Thanksgiving Day to take Robert home. He was born December 31, 1939 to John and Agnes (Kadinger) Schumacher (both preceded him in death). His birth took place at the Schumacher homestead, a farm in rural Kaukauna. In 1960 Robert bought his dream car a 1960 red Chevrolet Impala convertible, which was passed on to his son EJ. He married Joan Kersten (she preceded him in death) in May of 1969. He was an ironworker, and later on became a third generation farmer as he took over the family farm. Robert loved the land, and was an avid tractor collector. During his retirement years, he enjoyed gardening, going up north, and spending time with friends. Robert served our country with pride, and was part of the 32nd division that was summoned to Fort Lewis, Washington during the Berlin Crisis of 1961.

He will be greatly missed by his son EJ (Jessica) Schumacher and grandsons, Clint & Garrit of Wrightstown, and his daughter Carrie in Freedom. He is further survived by brothers: Ray, Don (Willy) and Joe (Cindy) Schumacher, sisters: Evelyn (Duane) Romenesko, Irene (Dan) Horn, Delores (Ron) Sedo and Margaret Strutz; sister-in-law, Audrey (Melvin) Schultz; brothers-in-law, Les (Marian) Kersten and Glenn (Dianne) Kersten.

In addition to Joanie and his parents, he was further preceded in death by his brothers-in-law: Timothy Strutz and Gary Kersten; and sisters-in-law: Darhl Schumacher and Jeanine Schmaling.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday November 30, 2010 from 4:00 until time of Funeral at 7:00 p.m. at O'CONNELL FUNERAL HOME. Deacon Vincent De Groot will officiate. Military rites conducted by the Jacob Coppus American Legion Post 258 will immediately follow. Committal Highland Memorial. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.