Stephen Schumacher, 67, died on Dec. 17, 2009. He was born in Oak Park, Ill., moved to Fort Walton Beach in 1981 and worked
for the Fort Walton Beach Post Office as a letter carrier for 24 years. Prior to moving to Fort Walton Beach, Stephen was
in the Marine Corps Reserves, worked for Bekins Van Lines in Hillside, Ill., then for the St. Joe Paper Co. in Northlake,
Ill. He was a member of the National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 4559, the American Legion, the Elks Club, and St.
Mary's Church. He liked to exercise, fish and travel but especially enjoyed his grandchildren since they always kept him
laughing. Stephen liked to laugh and used to be the best joke teller. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother,
cousin and was a great friend to many.
He is preceded in death by his father, William A. Schumacher Sr., and his mother,
Faye L. Schumacher. He is survived by his wife Patty of 41 years, his sons Michael (Charlene) and Joseph Schumacher, his grandchildren
Samantha of Fort Walton Beach, Joshua and EllaGrace Schumacher of Shalimar, brother William A. Schumacher Jr. (Clare) of Fort
Myers, Fla., sisters Susan (Ron) Hurst of Fort Walton Beach and Nancy (Dale) Piedlow of Crestview, nephew Paul Hurst of Crestview,
niece Emmalee Piedlow of South Barrington, Ill., and brother-in-law Richard Kolar of Fort Walton Beach. Stephen will be sadly
missed by all.
The family would like to thank the ladies from Magnolia Manor for bringing joy and laughter back to his
life. We'd also like to thank Dr. Ouellette, Sharon, and Michelle for always being so kind.
Visitation will be on
Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Fort Walton Beach followed by a Requiem Mass to celebrate
his life at 11 a.m. The family will have a private burial service. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the
Alzheimer's Association at
Alz.org or to the National Office, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL, 60601.
Emerald Coast Funeral Home of Fort Walton
Beach is entrusted with the arrangements.
Betty Jane White's journey through life came to an end on Feb. 12, 2010. Her journey began in Westerville, Ohio, on Nov.
19, 1927, and led her to her husband, Charles M. White (deceased). With him she traveled the globe and finally settled in
Fort Walton Beach.