Marvin Schumacher, 76

Marvin Albert Schumacher, age 76, of Gilbert, Ariz., beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, passed away surrounded by family on Nov. 18.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Art and Julia (Schmit) Schumacher; brother Richard (Dick) Schumacher; sister Mildred (Millie) Peppin; sisters-in-law Vonnie Schumacher, Virginia Schumacher; nephew Bill Schumacher.

He is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Betty (Fewell) Schumacher; his children, James Schumacher (Debbie), John Schumacher (Cathy), Jeanne Schumacher (Mike Seath), Marianne Schumacher (Richard Abraham), Catherine Schumacher, Linda Schumacher; three children by marriage, Kevin Fewell (Annie), Kim Webb (Joe), Kory Fewell (Melissa); 24 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; brothers Don (Bev) Schumacher and Ralph (Carmela) Schumacher; sisters Rose (Paul) Grengs, Alicia (David) Smith, Julie Nedemeyer, Lou (Bob) Sheridan, and Sister Theresa Schumacher OSB; brother-in-law Ronald Pepin; and Heidi Ries Langenfeld, mother of his children.

Marvin served in the United States Marine Corps. He took pride in working hard and enjoyed his family, traveling, and a good laugh.

Memorial service will be held Saturday, Dec. 3, at St. Peter’s Church in Delano, Minn. Gathering at 10 a.m., Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., burial at Calvary Cemetery with military honors. Lunch will follow at St. Joseph Church Hall.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Disabled American Veterans fund at DAV.org or the Delano American Legion Post #377 in honor of Marvin’s strong support of veteran causes.

Arrangements by the Iten Funeral Home in Delano.

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