- Schumann, Edwina A.Eddie A. Schumann, “Eddie”, Kaukauna, age 86, passed away peacefully on Th ursday, July 8, 2004 at St. Paul Villa in Kaukauna. Edwina was born Aug. 2 1, 1917 in Niagara, Wis., daughter of the late Edward and Aldora (Dufresn e) Olive. On May 19, 1936, she married Charles Schumann; he preceded h er in death in 1978. Eddie was the first woman hired at Thilmany Pulp & Pa per in Kaukauna, and worked there for over thirty years in a variety of po sitions. Many will remember Edwina for her love of playing cards, and danc ing and ice skating in her younger years.Survivors include three children, Jerry (Betty) Schumann of Kimberly; Jam es (Dawn) Schumann of Dalton, Ohio; Shirley (Roscoe) Tackett of Fond du La c; fourteen grandchildren, Tom, Brian, Dan, Debi, Kelly, Chris, Tiger, Peg gy, Kelly, Shawn, Layne, Heather, Steve, and Brenda; thirty-eight great-gr andchildren; a brother, Robert (Janice) Olive of Tucson, Arizona; and a si ster, Lorraine Doering of Kaukauna. Eddie was preceded in death by her hus band; a sister Celeste; and a brother-in-law Marvin Doering.The funeral liturgy will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 13, 2004 at H OLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 309 Desnoyer Street in Kaukauna, with Fr. Matth ew Settle officiating. Inurnment will be in the parish cemetery. Friends m ay call directly at the church on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the hour of t he liturgy.The family would like to extend their gratitude to ThedaCare At Home a nd to the entire staff at St. Paul Villa for the wonderful care given to E ddie. Thanks also to Sr. Rose and Fr. Dave for their daily prayers, as we ll as to all of Eddie’s friends and neighbors at the Villa for your many k ind thoughts and visits; and a special thank you to Eddie’s good friend, B utch. Thank you all for everything you have done for us.FARGO FUNERAL HOME400 W. Wisconsin AvenueKaukauna 766-6200www.fargofuneral homes.com
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1917 - 2004 (86 years)
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