Birth date: Feb 23, 1948 Death date: Nov 4, 2007
In Loving Memory 1948 - 2007 Steven R. Schumacher, 59, of Clinton, passed away on Sunday November 4, 2007 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Visitation will be from 3pm-8pm on Thursday, November 8, 2007 at the Clin Read Obituary
I will miss Steve greatly, and remember him fondly.
What always struck me about uncle Steve was how genuine he was. I remember thinking, when I was younger, that he was extremely quiet in relation to the rest of the family. Now that I'm older I realized that he loved to talk, and took a genuine interest in who you were and what you had to say. It's hard to find people like that these days. He will be greatly missed.
My prayers go out to Terese, Mary, Matt, Sarah and Andrew and to the entire Schumacher family at this time. Words cannot adequately express how one feels at this time. So I will share the Steve "Shoe" I remember.
I first met Steve he was that tall 'cool' guy dating my sister Terese. I was only eleven/twelve, he had the cool car, an electric guitar and I heard that he had a motorcycle. The thing I will always remember about Steve were his love and dedication to his family, his manners and sense of humor and most of all his honesty. You donâ??t meet many people in your life with all of those redeeming qualities. Lately, I am not able to get back to Clinton as often as Iâ??d like, but unexpectedly I got to spend some time and visit with him during Clintonâ??s annual Riverboat Days this past summer. Sometimes we donâ??t realize those little things as meaning much until later when you realize how precious our lives our. I will miss him!
Steve was not demanding of us but was very demanding of himself. He was not demonstrative but his smile and laugh were the best of demonstrations. He cared deeply for others even when he did not expect they would care deeply for him. I will miss the quiet and kind space he filled in our family.
I am very shocked and extremely saddened to hear of Steve's passing. Terese and kids, you have my deepest sympathy and love during this sad time. Steve always seemed the picture of health, tall, thin, but mostly had a healthy heart and personality! His sense of humor was contagious. Many years have gone by since I've seen you, Terese, but I cherish many fond memories with you, Steve and the kids. All the years of babysitting for you, all the fun times we had together as families, those wonderful all-day picnics up at Eagle Point, the story of my mom teaching you to drive (that tickled Steve), etc. So many memories flood my mind and heart. I will miss Steve and I can't even comprehend how much you, Terese, and the kids will miss him as well. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers during this very sad time, as well as Steve's entire family. A man of strong faith, devotion and committment - no doubt he is rejoicing in Heaven! May he rest in peace, and may you all find strength and comfort.
Love and prayers,
Kim Bennett
I have tried to imagine what it is going to be like without Steve in our family, and I just can't.
His sense of humor, great smile, and unwavering reliability will leave a rather large hole, in our very large family group.
I wish to use this opportunity to express my heartfelt condolences to his brother, sisters, and parents. I know this is a very said time for you as well.
Peace and Joy, to all of you who read this, because Steve was always about two things, work and fun, and remembering the fun part qualifies as joy.
Where are the words for times such as these? None seem adequate and all seem trite, but are heartfelt. My thoughts and prayers have been with you since first hearing of illness and will continue.
What I will remember the most is Steve's huge, ever present, smile, his huge heart and his huge gift for compassion.
God be with you all...may you feel the love and strength.
Know you are loved,
Pam
There are never adequate words or sentiments in a time like this, and it seems almost pointless to try. This was so sudden and certainly so hard, especially with finding closure, I'm sure. I am sorry for the loss of Steve and hope the carrying on after this week is met with a lot of grace, mercy and strength.
Peace,
Angela
