Emory C. Schumaier, 97, of Pinckneyville, passed away at 7:17 A.M., Monday, April 26, 2021 at the Friendship Manor Healthcare in Nashville, IL.
Emory had been a farmer. He was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Pinckneyville. Emory was also a member of the Perry County Farm Bureau and had been past President. He was a United States Navy veteran of World War II. He was an avid bowler, enjoyed dancing and loved watching Cardinal baseball. Emory and Betty liked to travel over the whole United States including Alaska and Hawaii.
He was born February 25, 1924 at Pinckneyville, IL, the son of William and Ida Anna (Hopp) Schumaier.
He married Betty C. Kunkel on October 8, 1949 at the St. John's United Church of Christ in Du Quoin and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Pinckneyville, four children - Elaine Knop of Steeleville, Gary Schumaier of Pinckneyville, Jane Lynch and husband Orval of Tamaroa, and Donna Schumaier of De Soto, one brother - George Schumaier of Pinckneyville, three grandchildren - Ryan Schumaier and significant other Tina Kelly of Marion, Staci Schumaier and significant other Matt Abney of Marion, and Kayla Lynch of Tamaroa, four step grandchildren - Gail Knop of Steeleville, Cherie Barbre of Carmi, Leslie Duvall of Steeleville and David Knop of Steeleville, several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one son-in-law - Willard Knop, one step grandson - Jonathan Knop, and two brothers - Clarence and Eugene.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, April 29, 2021 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. Robert Morwell officiating.
Friends may call from 9 A.M. until the time of service on Thursday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Please use social distancing guidelines. Everyone in attendance is required to wear a mask.
Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin, IL.
Friends may make memorials to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Southern Illinois Special Olympics Region K and will be accepted at the funeral home.