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Marcus Scheumann Obituary
Marcus served in the 6th Marine Division in Okinawa, Japan during World War II. He continued to serve our country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and in Vietnam. He retired from the U.S. Army after 23 years in the military and then went to the Marshall Wythe School of Law at William and Mary. After graduation, he practiced law in Hampton for several years before ending his career as a Business Law professor at Thomas Nelson Community College.
Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Patricia S. Scheumann; children, Marc Scheumann III of Millington, Tenn., Melissa S. Trask and her husband, Jim of New Bern, N.C., Molly S. Peach and Jeff Scheumann both of Hampton; brother, Vern Scheumann of Tampa, Fla.; grandchildren, Jason, Amy, Allison, Megan, Caitlyn and Molly; and great-grandson, Jacob.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home in downtown Hampton. A graveside service will be held with full military honors in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
The family wishes expressions of sympathy to take the form of contributions to the American Red Cross, 4915 W. Mercury Blvd., Newport News, VA 23605.
Arrangements are by R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home, 245 S. Armistead Ave., in Hampton, 757-723-3191. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Marcus Scheumann
The MIH Gang
October 7, 2010
Molly - We are so sorry about your loss. Please accept our sincerest condolences, and know that we will help you any way we can. You are a very important part of our team and we want you to know we are here for you.
Greg, Vanessa, Cassie, Emma and Luke Simons
October 6, 2010
Molly - Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad and difficult time.
Rob
October 6, 2010
Mol - I'm sorry about your dad. Call me when you're ready to talk. I'm sorry and I miss you.
Kathy Kellum
October 4, 2010
Molly - Please give your mom (the nicest mom in the world), Marc, Melissa and Jeff my sincerest sympathy. I remember what a close family you had and all the fun we had growing up in Elizabeth Lakes. Most of all, I remember your laugh. You have the greatest laugh of anyone I've ever met. Hopefully, you'll be able to laugh again soon. So sorry about your dad.
October 3, 2010
Patty, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. I am thinking of you. Sue Black
Joan Spunzo
October 2, 2010
Patty,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go with you and your family.
With deepest sympathy,
Ray and Joan Spunzo
September 30, 2010
Mrs. Scheumann - I remember the visits to your home and the always friendly atmosphere. My deepest sympathy to you and to your entire family. Sincerely,
Herb Barnhart - Casa Grande, Arizona
Brenda Keeton
September 30, 2010
Molly, So sorry to hear of the loss of your Father. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Please extend my deepest sympathy to the reat of your family.
Cas & Naomi Lehmkuhler
September 30, 2010
A good neighbor. Patricia, please accept our deepest sympathy and condolences to you and the family.
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