James Schumacher

James (Jim) Schumacher, beloved son of Mary Ellen Schumacher and the late Harold J. Schumacher, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2024, after a 2-1/2 year battle with cancer.

Jim was born on May 4, 1970. He attended St. Mary’s Elementary School in Marathon and Marathon High School, graduating as class valedictorian in 1988. Jim continued his education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering in 1992.

After completing his studies, Jim worked as an engineer at Procter and Gamble in Green Bay for two years before returning to the family ginseng business. Together with his brother, David and family, he went on to build a very successful ginseng business, now known as Schumacher Ginseng.

When not working in the business, Jim loved to run, hunt, fish and enjoy the outdoors. He also enjoyed playing softball, volleyball and tennis. Jim was also very active at St. Mary’s Church, where he was a lector, religious education coordinator, and a member of both choirs.

Jim had a wonderful impact on the lives of his nieces, nephews and the young ones in his community. He was a loving and supportive uncle and teacher, there to offer guidance and encouragement. Jim took great pleasure in witnessing their achievements and played an integral role in shaping their lives. He also liked entertaining the littlest ones with “Simon Says”, “I Draw the Frying Pan” and teaching them their prayers.

Jim leaves behind a legacy of love and hard work and will be deeply missed by his mother, Mary Ellen Schumacher; his siblings: David (special friend Tina) Schumacher, Dan (Deb) Schumacher, Donna (Dan) Leydet and Lori (Dave) Jore; his nieces and nephews: Heather (Mark) Boatman, Matthew (Wendy) Schumacher, Kristen (Cody) Wolfert, Aaron Schumacher, Nathan Jore, Eric Jore, Andrea Jore, Thomas (Marissa) Leydet and Andrew Leydet: great-nieces and nephew: Brynnlee Boatman, Elsie Wolfert, Blake Wolfert, Lexi Schumacher and Mia Schumacher; godmother Dorothy Schumacher and many aunts, uncles and cousins, as well as his extended family and friends who were touched by his presence. His memory will forever live on in the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing him.

He was preceded in death by his father, Harold Schumacher; grandparents, John and Marie Schumacher and Jacob and Marie Knauf; godfather, Deacon LeRoy Knauf and several uncles.

Visitation will be held on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, from 4 p.m. till 8 p.m. and again from 9 a.m. till the time of service on Saturday, Jan. 27, at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. The Rev. Msgr. Joseph Diermeier will preside. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 27.

The family would like to thank Father Joe for his unending love and support. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Marathon, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com.

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