Obituary of Harry Schumacher

After 85 wonderful years, the Lord welcomed Harry Schumacher to Heaven on Thursday, December 14, 2006. Harry was born on January 3, 1921 in Osmond, Nebraska. He graduated from Osmond High School and attended the University of Nebraska as well as the Pacific School of Banking. After serving in World War II as a member of the U.S. Army in the Pacific, he moved to Lodi with his wife Phyllis in 1946. That May, he began working for Farmers and Merchants Bank. After serving the last few years as President and CEO, he retired in 1997 and continued to serve the bank as a member of the Board of Directors. Harry was a dedicated member of St. Peter Lutheran Church. He also believed in being an active member of the community and served as President of the Lodi Rotary Club, Woodbridge Golf and Country Club, Lodi Chamber of Commerce, and the Independent Bankers of California. Harry served on the boards of Lodi Community Hospital, Mickie Grove Zoo, Junior Achievement, United Way, United Downtown Improvement District, Toast Masters Club and Better Business Bureau. He was also a member of the American Legion Lodi Post #22. He was Citizen of the Year in 1992 and a recipient of the Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizen award in 1996. As a member of the Californians for Nebraska, one of his greatest pleasures was rooting for the Nebraska Cornhuskers Football team--GO BIG RED! As a man known for his faith, generosity, integrity, sense of humor and quick wit, he will be greatly missed by many. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Phyllis, son Dean and his wife Donna Schumacher, daughter Wendy and husband Merle Franz. His legacy will also be continued through his granddaughters, Amy and Abby Franz, and Melissa and Elaine Schumacher. There will be no visitation, and the committal will be private. If you would like to share your memories of Harry with his family, there will be a virtual register book available at www.lodifuneralhome.com. The family asks in lieu of flowers, you may send donations to St. Peter Lutheran Church, Hospice of San Joaquin County, or Lodi Memorial Hospital. A celebration of Harry's life will be held at St. Peter Lutheran Church on Saturday, December 30th at 2:00 p.m.