Obituary of Paul L. Schumacher

MSG – E8 US Army

Paul passed away March 3rd, 2025 at the age of 79 after a very courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his wife and daughters. He was predeceased by his parents, Henry and Marie Schumacher Sr., brothers Henry Junior and Dennis, sisters, Mary Kmiecik, Janet Herike, and Rose Roach, his son Walter Weaver, granddaughters Stefanie and Ashley Baker. Survived by his loving wife of almost 50 years Joan “Pat” Schumacher, daughters Tonda (Kirk) Herman. Tammy (Frank Warner) Baker, grandchildren Michelle (Mike) Barbulean, Christina (Joe) Minisce, Doug (Michelle) Herman and Tim (Andrea) Herman, great grandchildren, Cameron and Harper Barbulean, Chase and Victoria Minisce, Calvin, Sadie, Caylee Herman, Alexander Herman and Landon Smith, sisters Donna (Wayne) Fish, Darlene Burns, Marlys (Allen) Feist and Karen Klocko, brothers, Jim and Joe and many nieces and nephews.

Paul started out as a milkman, then went to work at Homestake Gold Mine in South Dakota and then became a pilot. He also retired after 40 years as a Master Sergeant/E8 in the US Army. He met and married Joan “Pat” on June 7, 1975.They built a life together in Rochester New York along with their children and through the joys and challenges of almost 50 years of marriage they held on to each other creating memories that will forever be cherished.

Paul was loved very much by his wife and family. One of his greatest delights was holding his grandchildren and great grandchildren as babies, he would cuddle them for hours.  He will be missed very much.

Paul loved to buy and restore Studebakers, and he also loved to listen to country and western music.

Calling hours will be Sunday, March 9 from 11 AM – 2 PM followed by a prayer service at Dierna funeral home 2309 Culver Rd. Interment and military honors at Irondequoit Cemetery.

Following the cemetery service there will be a reception held at The Union Tavern 4565 Culver Road.