Mark William Schumacher

Mark William Schumacher was born on January 11. 1944, in Marions, IN, to Vincent and Lucille Schumacher of Sigel, IL.. Mark’s family would later return to Sigel before moving permanently to Chandler, AZ.. He died on June 8, 2025, peacefully in his Owasso, OK home surrounded by family. Upon graduating from High School Mark joined the United States Army. While in the Army, Mark reconnected with the love of his life Kay Fearday. They were married on June 15, 1968. Their time together took them to 2 countries and 9 states, 19 homes with many wonderful memories. They filled their homes with many children: Michele Sims (husband David), Kirk Schumacher (wife Debbie), Matt Schumacher (wife Lisa), Van Can (wife Suong), Lequetta Hartke and Ronald Hartke. Mark was very proud of his service. Especially his tour in Vietnam. If you were a fellow Veteran, he could talk to you for hours. He would go on to have a 20 yr. career in the United States Army earning 13 medals for his service including the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star and Purple Heart. In addition to his service & love of the Army Mark’s hobbies included: fishing, boating, working on cars, reading, and gardening. Mark’s biggest accomplishments were as a Christian, husband, father, grandfather, brother and mentor to many. His love for his fellow man was worn on his sleeve. He went out of his way to help anyone in need. He used to buy used Bibles wherever he saw them and would hand them out for free to a person God told him to provide. He bought prayer cards and handed them out in the nursing home. His love for God knew no end. He also loved his grandchildren very much. Blake Schumacher, Brooke Schumacher, Katie Schumacher, Luke Schumacher, Vince Sims, Lindsay Schumacher, Sanaiyah Hartke, John Sims, Sydnee Hartke, Dominic Key, Summer Burton, Tatum Burton, Teresa Can, Emma Can and Valor Key. He will be missed by his loving brother and sisters: Patrick Schumacher, Jane Early and Joyce Brown. As well as the parents of Dominic and Valor Key, Jasmine and Tylor Key. He was also blessed to have many in-laws, nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Vince and Lucille Schumacher and his brother Roger Schumacher. A Rosary will be held 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, and funeral mass will be 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 19, 2025, both at St. Henry Catholic Church in Owasso. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mark’s memory to Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma, P.O. Box 580460, Tulsa, OK 74158-0460.

Mark William Schumacher

January 11, 1944 - June 8, 2025