LUDWIG J. "SONNY" SCHUMACHER

LUDWIG J. "SONNY" SCHUMACHER - ESSEX JUNCTION - Ludwig J. "Sonny" Schumacher died Dec. 18, 2013, in Essex Junction. He was 49. An Air Force colonel, Ludwig Schumacher joined the Connecticut Army National Guard in 1982 and served as a UH1H helicopter pilot. In 1987, he received a bachelor's degree from the University of Connecticut. In 1989, he joined the Vermont Air National Guard and served as an F16 instructor pilot. In 1990, he received a Juris Doctor degree from the University Of Connecticut School Of Law, and was later admitted to practice law in Vermont. In 1998, he joined Delta Air Lines, where he flew Boeing 727, 737, 757 and 767 aircraft. From 2006 to 2011, he oversaw Vermont National Guard support to civilian authorities in response to man-made or natural disasters. In 2008, he received a Masters Degree in Security Studies from the Naval Postgraduate School. From 2011 to 2013, he served as a senior executive in the private sector. He was also serving in the Air Force Reserve as a Regional Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officer, and was pursuing a Masters of Business Administration degree at Norwich University. Sonny is survived by many family members and friends, both in Vermont and throughout the country who will miss him dearly. There will be a private ceremony to be held at a later date. Sonny's family invites you to share your memories and condolences by visiting www.awrfh.com.