Kenneth Schumacher

Kenneth Schumacher, 78, of Fredonia passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Milwaukee to Erwin and Lorraine Schumacher on July 28, 1946.

Ken was joined in marriage with Annette Weber on Aug. 5, 1964.

In his early years, he was in the painting business and later worked at Phillip Litho, where he retired in 2020.

He was an avid Port Washington High School wrestling and football fan, and was always matside when his sons or grandsons wrestled. At games, he was always along the sidelines.

If Ken wasn’t at an event of his grandkids, he was hunting and fishing, spending time on his land in Phelps, Wis. Ken was always driving around looking for deer.

Ken is survived by his wife of 60 years, Annette, and children Cheryl (Tim) Werner of Port Washington, Darlene (Pete) Roy of Jackson, Theresa (Brian) Croatt of Port Washington, Todd Schumacher of Port Washington and Daniel Schumacher of Colorado.

Ken “Papa” is further survived by this grandchildren Brandon, Gwen, Corey, Tony, Eric, Trevor, Collin, Kellie and Kaiden. Papa also had 13 great-grandchildren, soon to be 15. He is also survived by other relatives and friends.

Ken was proceeded in death by his parents and three brothers.

The family would like to thank Alesha Ewig of Aurora and the staff of Horizon Hospice for their compassionate care and support during his final days.

The family will have a private service for Ken.

We hope you remember Ken as the guy who would talk to anyone about anything.

Eternal Flame Crematory is handing the cremation.