Rudolf Schumacher
December 15, 1931 - May 1, 2014
Memorial
South Port Square Town Hall
9412354500 |
Monday 5/5, 10:00 am

Rudolf “Rudy” A. Schumacher, of Port Charlotte, Florida, formerly of Holland, Michigan, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 1, 2014 at Fawcett Memorial Hospital in Port Charlotte.

Born December 15, 1931 in New York City’s Queens Borough to the late Anni and Johanne Schumacher, Rudy, a veteran of the U.S. Navy, was a technology engineer, and worked 4 years with Bell Labs and 27 years with IBM before retiring. A part time resident of Port Charlotte since 2003, Rudy became a fulltime resident of Port Charlotte in August 2013. Rudy enjoyed many activities, but none more than those with his family. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Rudy is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy (formerly Boer) Schumacher; sons Robert (Lisa) Schumacher, and Richard Schumacher; daughter Karen (Tim) Cockayne; ten grandchildren, Chris, Paul, Kelly, Daniel, Michael, Jane, and Bill Schumacher, Matthew, Elliot, and Peter Cockayne; brothers Henry (Doris) Schumacher, and August (Erika) Schumacher; step-son Marlin (Laurie) Boer, and step-daughter Melissa (Eric) Haas; four step-grandchildren, Todd Marten, Jonathan Andrew, Lisette, and Morgan Boer; and many extended family members. In addition to his parents, Rudy was preceded in death by his first wife, Elsie.

A Memorial service celebrating Rudy’s life will be held 10:00 A.M. this Monday, May 5, 2014, at South Port Square’s Town Center Hall in Port Charlotte. Further services and burial will be held in Holland, Michigan and Newington, Connecticut at a later date.

Arrangements are by Roberson Funeral Homes & Crematory, Port Charlotte Chapel.

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Memorial
South Port Square Town Hall
9412354500 |
Monday 5/5, 10:00 am

Rudolf “Rudy” A. Schumacher, of Port Charlotte, Florida, formerly of Holland, Michigan, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 1, 2014 at Fawcett Memorial Hospital in Port Charlotte. Born December 15, 1931 in New York City’s Queens Borough to the late Anni and Johanne Schumacher, Rudy, a veteran of the U.S. Navy, was a technology engineer, and…

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Henry & Katherine Schroeder left a message on May 6, 2014:
Dorothy, Robert, Richard and Karen RUDY and HENRY met at the BOERSDAMM Wedding in 1950. Life went on with RUDY meeting HENRY on the same U.S. Navy Enlistment Line and attending Boot Camp together. Later both attended Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute. (Henry - Electrical Engineer). Both worked at Bell Telephone Laboratories (Henry there 40 years). Happy times /visitations/travels/ over these years! Your lovely wedding in Michigan and your helping celebrate our 50th Wedding anniversary in NJ are special memories for us. With deepest sympathy for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find peace in knowing God took him to Himself.
Lisa Smith left a message on May 5, 2014:
Rich and family - My sincere condolences for the loss of your father. Remember all of the wonderful times that you shared and those will keep his memory alive. Prayers are with you all. Lisa Smith
August and Erika Schumacher left a message on May 4, 2014:
Dear Dorothy, Robert, Richard, and Karen, We are so sorry for your loss and wish that we could be there with you to honor your beloved husband and father and our brother. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you that our precious Lord and Savior would comfort you and grant you His special peace during this difficult time. With love, Uncle Augie and Aunt Erika John 14:1-3 "Let not your heart be troubled: you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father's house are many mansions....I go to prepare a place for you.....that where I am, there you may be also."
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