Freeman E. Schmucker

Freeman E. Schmucker, age 90, of Nappanee, died unexpectedly of natural causes at 12:40 pm, Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Tennova Health Care Hospital, Jamestown, TN while on a trip.  He was born January 1, 1926 in Bremen to Emmon and Salina (Hochstetler) Schmucker.

Mr. Schmucker lived his lifetime in this area.  On August 28, 1953, he married Betty Magner.  She preceded him in death April 21, 2008.  He was a member of  Salem Church of the Brethren and attended church regularly.

Surviving are his children, Mike (Cathy) Schmucker, Nappanee,  Terry (Kim) Schmucker, Winter Haven, Florida, Dennis (Penny) Schmucker, Elkhart, Cindy (Jerry) Yoder, Etna Green, Patti (Tim) Seman, Wawaka, Randy Schmucker, Warsaw;  17 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; brother, Levi (Millie) Schmucker, Goshen; and sisters, Edna Mae Stoltzfus, Pennsylvania, Melinda (Leroy) Hochstetler, Bremen, and Mahala (John) Troyer, Nappanee.  He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, brothers, Harvey, Monroe, Marvin Schmucker, and sisters, Mary Schmucker, Jemima Yoder and Salina Yoder.

Family and friends may call from 2-8 Wednesday, May 18th at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee. There will also be 1 hour of visitation prior to the Funeral services which will be at 10:00 am, Thursday, May 19th at the funeral home.

Burial will be in South Union Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to Gideon’s International for Bibles.