In 1940, she went to work at International Harvester Company. She married Elmer H. “Schu” Schumacher of Victoria, Kansas, January 17, 1948. He was also an employee of IHC. They were transferred to El Paso, Texas, where she worked as a legal secretary. In 1957, they were transferred to Lubbock, Texas. He died July 23, 2000. She moved to Carillon in 2001 where she lived until her death.
She was a charter member of Christ the King Cathedral where she served in many ministries. She was active in golf, china painting and bridge clubs, various other volunteer programs and activities at Carillon.
She was the oldest of five children and is survived by two sisters, Shirley and Barbara, and many nieces, nephews, and their offspring.
Visitation will be held from 5-6 PM, followed by a Rosary service at 6 PM, Monday, May 10, 2021 at Resthaven’s Abbey Chapel in Lubbock, TX, with Deacon Randy Canale officiating. Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at Christ the King Cathedral Catholic Church in Lubbock, TX, May 11, 2021 at 10:30 AM. with Rev. Monsignor Ben Kasteel officiating. Private interment will be held at Resthaven Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a favorite charity, to Christ the King Cathedral Legacy Fund, 4011 54th St., 79413, or Carillon Foundation Benevolent Fund, 1717 Norfolk Ave., 79416.
