Family,
My deepest and most heartfelt condolences for your loss! Upon hearing of Greg's passing, I immediately returned to our shared times together. I had the honor of playing next to Greg, on our 1970 undefeated, championship, football team at POLY! Those were fantastic times, and we all thought it would last forever! They were very special times, and as a team, not only did we work hard at becoming champions in football, but champions in life as well. The characteristics of manhood, scholarship, perseverance, and uplift, became our foundation as people. Greg Schaum was a great football player, but I KNOW, he was greater as a man! Rest easy my man, for you have completed the race!

Greg….While you are celebrated as one of the greatest athletes EVER in Baltimore history, Super Bowl winner, and Maryland Sports Hall-Of-Famer, to ME, you will always be Debra’s husband, Jaclyn’s father,  Matt’s father-in-law, and “Pop” to Avery Grace and Carson.  You are more loved for what you did off the field than on  it!……Cousin Jerome

I will always remember you as a fun loving full of life person. Many years ago we worked together, and the most powerful memory was the birth of your daughter and how in love you were with your wife, my God give you peace.
Joan Aust Faust


I met Greg while he was stricken to a wheelchair. He was funny and intelligent. He did not bring up his football career and it was some months that I was told. Greg was brave above all. I am proud that we were best friends.

Jaclyn, Matt, Avery & Carson,
Our deepest sympathies to you and your entire family.  We hope that you find comfort in happy memories and that your father/grandfather may rest in peace.  We are sending our prayers and hugs your way.
Monica, Jim and Delaney Bissett

My deepest condolences to Debra and Jaclyn for their loss and to the  rest of Greg’s family.    I will miss Greg’s humor and wit.  Greg and  I were good for each other because we both suffered  debilitating  injuries and understood each other’s dilemma.  From  the time we first met up across lines in a football game,  our daughters playing sports together and Brothers in the Knights of Columbus, our rapport for each other constantly grew and our love of sports and talking about sports became a common denominator in all our conversations .  Until we meet again on the 50 yard line at that heavenly football field, rest well and Godspeed.  I will miss you my friend.                                Bob Rasinski             


Please accept my sincere condolences.  I am truly sorry for your loss.  May the Lord give you comfort and peace in this difficult time.

Greg Hopkins

Mr. Schaum,
I am honored to have known you as a coworker and a friend.  Your wisdom and kindness was always admired.  Rest In Peace my friend.

Ken Grass

Dear Greg. 
I know you are in heaven now. No pain or missing limbs. Brooks is going with you so I know you will be happy and at peace. Both of you rest welll till I see you again. Love you. Debra

After many years of pain and suffering, I thank God for taking Greg home for peace at last!

Gilchrist Hospice Care 

OBITUARY

Gregory James Schaum

January 1, 1954 – July 1, 2021

Schimunek Funeral Home

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