Robert G. Schumacher

Robert G. Schumacher, age 80, passed away surrounded by his family at his home on the morning of Sunday, 8 October 2023. He was born to the late Roy and Ruby (Schmidt) Schumacher on April 27, 1943, in Omro, WI. Bob married the love of his life, Donna Selle, on February 27, 1965, at Martin Luther Church.

Bob was a Firefighter and one of the first 12 Paramedics (The Dirty Dozen) for the city of Oshkosh for 30 years. Bob was also a Hovercraft operator and trained other Firefighters. Over the years Bob was also a boat Captain for many vessels that ran the Fox River, Chief Oshkosh, Valley Queen, Belle of Fremont, and the Show Boat in Winneconne to name a few. Bob enjoyed his part-time business in his home, Schumacher’s Rod and Reel Repair. If you were lucky enough, you may be an owner of one of his custom-made rods.

Bob enjoyed Fishing, Hunting and Sporting Clays and going on UTV adventures with his wife Donna. Bob also enjoyed traveling with his family and made many trips to Maui Hawaii over the years.

Bob is survived by his loving wife, Donna; daughters, Michele (Rick) Wyro and Heather (Todd) Kohler; and grandchildren, Amber and Robbie Hoffman, and Elliot and Alex Wyro.

In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his siblings, Thomas, James, and Linda Schumacher as well as his mother and father-in-law, Arnold, and Winona Selle.

A celebration of life will be held at Konrad-Behlman Funeral Homes- Westside (100 Lake Pointe Dr) on Thursday, October 19, 2023 from 3PM until 5PM.