Jan Schumacher
October 5, 1945 ~ January 24, 2024
Jan Paul Schumacher, 78, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away, on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at his home. Visitation: 5-7:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m., January 31, 2024, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery.
Jan Schumacher was born on October 5, 1945, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Walter and Kathryn (Otting) Schumacher. Jan and Deb (Wagner) Schumacher have been together for thirty-seven years and married for three years.
Jan served in the United States Navy on the USS Kitty Hawk Aircraft Carrier, during the Vietnam War. He worked with his brother at Schumacher Carpets for many years. Jan was a member of the St. Patrick Catholic Church. He loved to go on fishing trips in Waterville, Minnesota, and going to the casinos.
Jan is survived by his wife, stepchildren, Jamie (Jackie) Wagner, Brian Wagner, and Michelle (Josh) Daws; step-grandchildren, Brianna (Brock) Luck, Brandon (Nicole) Wagner, Michael Barton, and Mason Daws; siblings, Judy Wilson, Jeff (Kathy) Schumacher, Jeannie (Jim Elliott) Schumacher, Jerry (Jane Roushdi) Schumacher, and Joan Schumacher, and many nieces and nephews.
Jan was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Jack Schumacher, Jim Schumacher, and Joel Schumacher; brother-in-law, Don Wilson; and sister-in-law, Diane Schumacher.
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We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services – Cedar Rapids
I will truly miss you, my dearest brother. You were one of a kind with sense of humor. I love you so much!
I’m so sorry Deb. Jan loved you very much. I can see it.
Your sister,
Jeanne
I used to work with him he was a caretaker for homechoice very nice man and very helpful to a lot of clients always so friendly and helpful god will enjoy him up in heaven he will help him to take care everyone up there it’s a busy place so sorry. For everyone’s loss I enjoyed working with him prayers for everyone
Jan and I served aboard the USS Kitty Hawk together during the Viet Nam war. We became close friends and have remained good friends through these past nearly 60 years. I will miss talking with him and rehashing the “good old days.” Jan was a man of faith, and I know he is now resting in peace and waiting for his sweetheart. Good Bye my friend, until we meet again. My most sincere condolences to Deb and family as they go through this time of deep sorrow. My prayers are with you.
Robert (Bob) Croker
Artie Michael Scroggins
Jan called me Mike, we served together
in the Navy on the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk during the Vietnam war, Jan, Robert and myself were close friends,we even were in the same sleeping cubicle for 3yrs and remained close friends for 60yrs, we talked often
My oldest son has his name sake Jan Michael I’m going to miss you my friend you will remain in my heart forever, I’m pleased we will see each other again knowing he’s with his savior. My condolences to Deb and the family through these difficult times, love one
another like there’s no tomorrow..Good bye my friend until we meet again..
Jan & I served aboard the USS Kitty Hawk, CVA 63 during the Vietnam conflict. He was a favorite friend and we had many good & bad experiences together. The photo was during a good time in Subic Bay, Philippines 1965. The difficult times were working long hours in miserable conditions. It was good to see Jan and his wife Deb at a reunion in KC. I’m very sad to know, just today, that Jan has passed away. May the good Lord favor you Jan, thanks for your friendship, and Thank-you for honorably serving your country. RIP my friend
Jan was my uncle. He was always there for all of us, and always calling to see how things were going. I always enjoyed the memories he shared of the family when they were all kids!! He enjoyed coming out to visit when ever we camped and always brought his corn cobs to burn. I taught him a few slang words, whenever I called him he’d answer “What Up?” He was a great person and will be missed by many!! He is now with my Dad watching over all of us.
I’m going to miss you my friend but I know I’ll see you again right along side Jesus
Jan was not just a friend, He was a best friend. He was a friend of 50 + years. Although we lived in different states, every time I came back to Cedar Rapids he was the 1st one I called. We would ride around and tell stories of the old days. We would talk for hours about everything and still keep the conversation lively. We had so many laughs together that my stomach hurt after I had to say good by and go home. I’m going to miss you so much Jan because you were not just a friend, you were a True Friend!
John Stanerson
Jan was a wonderful man and I’m sure the favorite ! He taught me about buying corn cobs whenever he visited us at the campground ! He’s going to really be missed. Eileen McDermott
Dear Deb, Judy, Jeff, Jeanne, and Jerry, and your families. Please accept my deepest sympathies and the death of your husband, and brother. He was a great guy, always so friendly and fun-loving, with a generous spirit and a loving heart. I have great memories of Jan, that will last forever. May your memories bring you hope and peace. Lovingly, Sue Hird Pregler and family.
To The Schumachers We are sorry we are missing the funeral. Jan was a kind and funny soul and will be missed.
Deb, I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. I didn’t hear about Jan’s passing until I returned from vacation so I missed the visitation and the service. You know I would have been there to represent the Warren family (Vic & Joyce) and to tell you in person what a big part Jan was in it. I’m glad I got to see you both on the Laughlin trip. Jan will be missed by many.
Susie Warren Fruendt