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age 69, of Navarre, passed away Wednesday evening at Mercy Medical Center in Canton following a 15-month struggle with Myasthenia Gravis. Born Feb. 17, 1942, in Canton, Ohio, to George and Mary (Mastrangelo) Schumacher, Gary graduated from Glenwood High School in 1960 and Tri-State University in 1963. He was a mechanical engineer. During his career he was a draftsman, designer, project engineer, quality control manager/inspector, and after working for several local companies, Gary began his own business in 1989. He was owner and CEO of SKS Fabrication & Machine in Cuyahoga Falls, SKS Diversified Products & Engineering, and SKS Ground Support in North Canton and Massillon. He was an inventor and holder of 26 patents. A pilot of both fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft, he loved owning and flying his helicopter in his spare time. He also enjoyed hunting Indian artifacts, hunting, fishing and hiking. Preceded in death by his father who passed away Dec. 23, 1994,
Gary is survived by his mother, Mary, of Canton; his wife of 46 years, Bonnie (Blackburn) Schumacher; a son, Eric and wife, Melissa Schumacher of Navarre; daughters, Nicole and husband, Robert Windemuth of Louisville, and Kathryn Peterson of Michigan; grandchildren, Jason, Allison and Brianna Schumacher of Navarre, and Rachel Windemuth of Louisville; and a sister, Sandra and husband, Ralph Kenville of Canton. There are several aunts and uncles surviving, and the family is grateful to his Uncle Frank and Aunt Violet who kept Gary company for so many hours while he was in the hospital and the nursing home during the past year. Most important, he is survived by his most precious Jetta, whom he loved with all his heart. Gary enjoyed his life with few regrets.
Visitation will be Sunday afternoon, April 17, 2011, from 2:30 pm until 4:00 pm, with funeral services beginning at 4:00 p.m. at Atkinson Feucht Hare Funeral Home, Navarre Chapel. To share a fond memory and sign the online guest book, please visit
www.atkinsonfeucht.com.
330-879-5433
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Dianne Rothberg
April 22, 2011
Former Buckeye who's best friend was his sister, Sandy. Sending condolences from Banning, California
Dianne Rothberg (Repasky)
Cindy Fleenor
April 19, 2011
Aunt Mary & Gary's family:
I am so sorry to learn of the homegoing of your beloved son & my cousin Gary. What an accomplished business man he was! Praise God that we have the hope that we will be reunited with our loved ones again. Praying for comfort & peace during this difficult time.
Love & Prayers,
Don & Linda Baltzer
April 17, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Janes Strauss
April 17, 2011
April 17, 2011
Dear Mrs. Schumacher, Bonnie,Violet and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you.
Chaplain Jane Strauss/Mercy Medical Ctr
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April 17, 2011
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Dear Mrs. Schumacher, Bonnie,Violet and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you.
Chaplain Jane Strauss/Mercy Medical Ctr
kristina garrett
April 16, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. I was his mothers neighobor, he would come to moms for dinner and to check his old car once in a while. He was a very nice person. Prayers to all of you.
April 15, 2011
So sorry to hear about your loss...you're all in my thoughts and prayers.
Janka
Todd Frank
April 15, 2011
I enjoyed working with Gary. His sense of humor was always appreciated. He will be missed.
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