Arthur "Art" Schumacher

Art Schumacher, 70 of Raleigh, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Aberdeen South Dakota, on February 5th of 1941. He is survived by his wife, Jeanette; son, Chris Schumacher ; son, Steve Schumacher and wife, Kim Schumacher; daughter, Brenda Snell and husband, Adam Snell and three grandchildren, Hannah , Emily, and Zane Shaabe. He is also survived by his sister, Nancy Friend and husband Leon Friend; brother, Dennis Schumacher and wife Linda Schumacher; sister, Mary Kay Blackmun and husband David Blackmun; sister, Betty Anne Burkert and husband Kirby Burkert and sister, Lois Blackmer and husband, Bob Blackmer; several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Ray and Kathryn Schumacher of Aberdeen South Dakota. Attended Northern State College in Aberdeen South Dakota as well as San Antonio College in San Antonio Texas studying business as well as he has served a tour of duty in Germany with the US Army. Married the love of his life Jeanette Schoppe in April of 1962. Served as manager and district manager with several retail establishments in twelve different states throughout the country. In 2002 he and Jeanette became entrepreneurs, opening a furniture store, Schumacherâ€™s by Design in Raleigh, NC. Finally retiring with his wife Jeanette in 2008. Members of Celebration Family Church, Art loved spending time with his three grandchildren, fellowshipping with his bible study friends and his golf buddies. Past treasurer of the Full Gospel Business Menâ€™s Fellowship, church elder and home group leader, Bible study and Sunday school teacher. Hosted Children of Chernobyl Organization. A very caring man, Art would go out of his way to aid those in need. Combining his love of golf and care for others, he was the Founder of the Buddy Bear Golf Classic for the Childrenâ€™s Miracle Network of Greenville South Carolina. The family would like to thank, Dr. Laura Brown, Dr. Jeffrey Markus, Dr. Catherine Lee, Dr. David Morris, Especially Dr. Tyson Roe, Dr. Neil Hayes and Nurse Coordinator Sue Hayden. With great appreciation for Hospice of Wake County. Visitation will be July 6th at Renaissance Funeral Home, 7615 Six Forks Rd., Raleigh, NC from 6-8pm & the Funeral Service will be on July 7th at Celebration Family Church, 8700 Capital Blvd., Raleigh, NC at 6:30pm. Memorial contributions may be given to Celebration Family Church Missions Fund.

Arthur "Art" Schumacher

February 5, 1941 - June 29, 2011