Gordon Frederick Schumacher died in his home at the age of 90 on Sunday, Oct. 12.
Gordon was born on Sept. 16, 1924, in Shawano, to Max and Linda Schumacher. He had one sister, Florence, who predeceased him in 2001, and many cousins.
Gordon graduated from Shawano High School in 1942 and entered the Navy V-12 officers training program in July 1943. He was discharged from the Navy in July 1946 after serving as an ensign aboard the carrier U.S.S. Nassau.
After leaving service, Gordon attended Valparaiso University and Marquette University School of Medicine, where he met his future wife, Beverly Olsen. Gordon and Beverly were married in March 1954 and graduated from medical school together in June of that year. They interned at Queen of Angels hospital in Los Angeles in 1955, and took their residencies at the University of Iowa from 1955 to 1958. Gordon also worked for the Jackson Clinic in Madison from 1958 to 1959. Later that year, the Schumachers relocated to Salem, Oregon, where Gordon entered private practice in obstetrics and gynecology.
Dr. Schumacher delivered approximately 5,000 babies over his 35-year career, including 3,737 while practicing in Salem. He retired from obstetrics in 1979 and retired from medicine altogether in December 1989.
Gordon was also a longtime member of St. John Lutheran Church in Salem. He served on the board of lay ministers, sang in the choir, and served as the president of the congregation.
Gordon is survived by his wife, Beverly; son, Mark Schumacher (Ulrika); daughters, Karen Hays (David), Lynne Schumacher and Martha Catlin (Timothy); eight grandchildren; and nephews Michael Kast, Timothy Blott (Sue) and Daniel Blott (Jeanine).
The family is grateful to Hospice Care of the Northwest for their care and compassion.
A service of praise and thanksgiving will be held at St. John Lutheran Church, 1350 Court St. NE, on Saturday, Oct. 25, at 11 a.m. A reception at the church will follow.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. John Lutheran School, 1350 Court St. NE, Salem, OR, 97301, or Lutheran Latino Ministries, P.O. Box 293, Mt. Angel, OR, 97362.
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