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GUNNAR SCHUMACHER Obituary

GUNNAR M. SCHUMACHER - ESSEX - Gunnar Michael Schumacher, 14, passed away on Dec. 18, 2013, in Essex. He was born on Jan. 7, 1999, in Burlington, the son of Ludwig and Christina (Fitzgerald) Schumacher. Gunnar was a freshman at Essex High School where he was known for his great sense of humor, energy, and sense of adventure. He was a talented musician, soccer player, skier, and snowboarder. His curiosity, energy, and passion for life touched and enriched the lives of those who were lucky enough to know him. He is survived by his mother, Christina Schumacher; and a sister, Elise Schumacher. Visiting hours will be held on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014, from 12 to 4 p.m. at Essex Alliance Church, 37 Old Stage Rd., Essex Junction. A private family funeral service has been held and there will be no public funeral services held. A celebration of life ceremony will be held on behalf of Gunnar at a future date. The dates and times of the celebration and memorial contribution information will be posted on the A.W. Rich Funeral Home website once they are available. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in the family lot in Resurrection Park Cemetery, South Burlington. A.W. Rich Funeral Home and the family invite you to share your memories and condolences by visiting www.awrfh.com.

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Published by The Burlington Free Press on Jan. 10, 2014.

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Robyn miller

January 17, 2014

I didn't know Gunner or the family But my heart goes out to you. He looks like an young man.
God bless

Isaac Lee

January 15, 2014

Rest In Peace

Abigail Costello

January 13, 2014

You will be forever in our hearts! I am so sorry for your loss! I am thinking of your family!

Tom & Kay McLoughlin

January 12, 2014

Peace.

January 11, 2014

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Catie Crossman

January 11, 2014

Not a day goes by that goes by that I don't think of Gunnar And I wonder why this world had to lose such a ray of light. My family sends our love and we miss you. Christina and Elise, we send so much love and hugs. We left Essex a few years ago but, you have always been in our thoughts. God Bless, and we miss you Gunnar so much.

Ken, Laura, Tyler & Jake

January 11, 2014

Christina & Elise, We are so sorry for your loss our hearts ache for you both. You are in our thought & Prayers every minute. xoxox

Lynn St. Louis

January 11, 2014

To the family of Gunnar...We are so sorry for your loss. Wishing you strength and faith and peace in your days to come. You are in our thoughts.

January 11, 2014

You do not know us-- we are very sorry for your loss, may your fond memories of Gunnar give you some peace. Cindy and Dale Long, Bennington, VT

Tracie Douglas

January 10, 2014

Christina and Elise,
We are an Essex Family, our daughters are the same age. I have been thinking of you and your family. We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Sincerely,
The Douglas Family(Emily & Ashley)

Kelly Rybicki

January 10, 2014

There will never be another like you, Gunnar! Many down here miss you terribly.

January 10, 2014

Christina- Please know that you and Elise are in our thoughts and prayers every day. Sending love and light.

Angie, Steve and Cameron Andrews

Linda Porter McSweeney

January 10, 2014

To Christina and Elsie,
I am so sorry for your loss. May your pain heal with the help of good memories of Gunnar. God Bless

The Mayettes

January 10, 2014

Christina and Elise, God Bless You both during this sad time. May you gain strength from each other and the loving people around you.

shannon

January 10, 2014

Been thinking of your family and praying for you and this beautiful young man for weeks. God Bless you Rest In Paradise Gunnar

Lloyd Goodrow

January 10, 2014

Words cannot describe the sorrow that we feel over the loss of Gunnar. You are very much in the thoughts and prayers of our entire family and a community that embraces you. Lloyd, Margo and Daniel Goodrow

Barrett's

January 10, 2014

We will never foget you Gunnar, you're forever in our hearts. Rest in peace sweet young man.

January 10, 2014

Rest in peace sweetheart, and watch over your family. God has a very special angel now.

D.C.

Kirt and Tina Nichols

January 10, 2014

Our hearts and thoughts are with you and your family--may the memories of good times warm your hearts.

PJ Boutin-Adams

January 10, 2014

So sorry for your lost...

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