James Walter Schumacher

James “Jim” was born February 8, 1943, in Dubuque Iowa to Walter George Schumacher and Kathryn L (Otting). He grew up in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and lived there for 43 years before moving to Arizona.

Jim worked many years in construction and for a time had his own company. Over his career he built a couple homes for his family. He was skilled at interior finishing work and was proud of their final home where he remodeled several rooms with new cabinets, counters and trim. Jim enjoyed going to car shows, and especially enjoyed classic cars. He even rebuilt his own, a 1955 F100 Ford truck in his favorite color blue. Jim (and Dianne) were lovers of dogs, they owned and cared for many over the years…….Muffer, Tuffer, Spike, Tiffany, Boo, Pogo, Gadget and Gizmo.

Jim was proceeded in death by his wife Dianne C. Schumacher (1946-2021) who he was married to for 49 years.

Also proceeded in death by his brothers Jack Schumacher and Joel Schumacher, brother-in-law Don Wilson, and granddaughter Courtney Schumacher.

He is survived by two daughters Leah (Christopher) Hupp of Minnesota, Christina (Randy) Cason of Gilbert Arizona, and son Aaron (Candi) Schumacher of Chandler, Arizona.

Sisters Judy Wilson and Jeanne Schumacher (Jim), and brothers Jan (Deb) Schumacher, Jeff (Kathy) Schumacher, Jerry Schumacher (Jane) all of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. 10 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.

A Private family memorial will be held at a later date.

In Lieu of flowers and because of their wonderful care of Jim a memorial donation can be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 East Flower Street, Phoenix, Arizona, 85014. Or online at http://www.hov.org/donate

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.LakeshoreMort.com for the Schumacher family.