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Rebecca Schumann Obituary
Rebecca L. Schumann
April 6, 1954 - Nov. 10, 2023
MADISON - Rebecca L. Schumann, age 69, passed away suddenly on November 10, 2023.
She was born on April 6, 1954, to Willard and Pearl Schumann. She graduated high school from Wisconsin Heights in 1972. For the majority of her working career, she worked at Forest Products in Madison. Rebecca enjoyed traveling and playing golf with her loving husband Gary. She also had many dogs that were always special in her heart. In retirement, she volunteered at several agencies that provided care and services for people in need.
Rebecca is survived by her mother, Pearl Schumann; siblings: Jennie (Steve) Kuske, Rita (Mike) Acker, Steven (Cheryl) Schumann, Jeanne (Danny) Booth; and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Gary Lichtenberg; her father, Willard Schumann; niece, Jessica Acker; and a special grandfather, Elmer Schumann.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2023, from 10:00 - 11:00 AM at Cress Funeral Home, 3610 Speedway Road in Madison, Service will begin at 11:00 AM.
Please share your memories at www.cressfuneralservice.com.
Cress Funeral & Cremation Service
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jeanne and danny booth
December 3, 2023
We love you and will miss you, Becky. Thank you for being in our lives. You were more than a sister. You were our friend. May you and Gary spend the rest of your lives together, my friends. Love you and will miss you.
Connie Christianson Handel
December 2, 2023
May happy memories sustain you during this difficult time.
The Staff of Cress Funeral & Cremation Service
November 24, 2023
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Tom Jacobson
November 21, 2023
Sorry to hear of this news. Rebecca was truly a kind and genuine person who was a joy to work with for many years at Forest Products Laboratory.
Adele Olstad
November 20, 2023
So very sorry to read this sad news. I worked at the Forest Products Laboratory and have very fond memories of Rebecca. May special memories help you though this difficult time.
Randy Wold
November 20, 2023
So very sorry to hear about Rebecca and for your loss.
Mike Kaspszak
November 20, 2023
My condolences to Rebecca´s family. She was a special person in many ways.
Patricia Keegan
November 19, 2023
I´m so truly sorry for your loss Patricia Keegan
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