Schumacher, Bernard Anthony

SCHUMACHER-Bernard Anthony Schumacher, aged 83 of Byron Center, passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, January 9, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by a brother and sister. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 61 years, Joan; his children, Steve (Karen) Schumacher, Carmen (John) Doot, Joe (Julie) Schumacher, Wendy (Tim) Palmbos; 8 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 6 brothers and sisters; many nieces and nephews. Bernie was a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus. He was born and raised in North Dakota, where he farmed before moving to Michigan in 1956. He retired after 35 years from Purity Cylinder Gases. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11am Friday at St. John Vianney Church, 4101 Clyde Park SW, with Fr. Mike Alber presiding. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends Thursday 2-4 & 7-9pm at the Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4031 Clyde Park SW, with a vigil at 7pm.  Memorial donations may be made to Faith Hospice.

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Bernard Schumacher January 13, 2012
So sorry for the loss of your husband, dad, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He will be missed by many. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Dee Dee and Greg McCrory
We all send our deepests sympathies to you and your entire family, Joan. After Mom and Dad were gone we didn't get see you both very often but always enjoyed the times when we did get to visit. I always will remember Uncle Bernard as a fun loving spirit
who enjoyed living his life to the fullest. When I think of him it always brings a smile to my face as he had such wit along with a great sence of humor. May he find peace in our Lord's house now.

Beth (Schumacher)Weber
Carmen and family~~ Please know that you and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers. May your father be in a peaceful place where he is comfortable and happy. Celebrate the many memories he left for you to cherish. May love be your strength.

Cyndi Abbring
Joe, Julie and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss. Heaven has a special angel.....as do you!
Doug Reich and Lisa Paavo
Sorry to hear of your loss, my deepest sympathy to your family. You are in our prayers.
Larry Linneman
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Mom and Dad really enjoyed all the times they were with you. Frnpmd
Bruce and Peggy Gregoire
Sorry to hear about your loss. You have my sympathy. Irene Fladeland Heffern.
Irene Fladeland Heffern-Louisiana

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