James “Jim” Robert Schumacher, 35, of Hollandale, died Sunday, January 7, 2018 at his residence.
He was born April 1, 1982 in Albert Lea, Minnesota the son of Kenn and Brenda (Stucky) Schumacher. He grew up on a farm in the Hollandale and Ellendale area and attended school at NRHEG. Jim worked as a cook at the truck stop in Ellendale for many years. He enjoyed stock car races with his brother, hunting, fishing, fourwheeling, snowmobiling and any outdoor activity. He enjoyed spending time with family and especially enjoyed his nieces and nephews. Jim's family and friends remember him as being "always right" even when he wasn't.
He is survived by father, Kenn (Jenne) Schumacher of Hollandale; mother, Brenda (David) Strenge of Albert Lea; brother, Nathan (Amanda) Schumacher of Blooming Prairie; sister, Carol (Joe) Schumacher of Hollandale; grandmothers, Peg Shelton of Albert Lea and Nadine Strenge of Geneva; nieces and nephews, Hailey, Kaydance, Natalie, Justin, Lexi and Ryan Schumacher and numerous uncles, aunts and cousins.
He was preceded in death by brother, Justin “ JT ” Schumacher; sister, Annie Hartman; grandfathers, Albert Schumacher, Neal Stucky and Dale Strenge and grandmother, Laura Rayman.
Visitation will be at Michaelson Funeral Home in Owatonna on Friday, January 19 from 10-11 a.m. Funeral services will be held January 19, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Michaelson Funeral Home with Reverend Sandy Miller officiating. Interment will be in the Stateline Cemetery in Northwood, Iowa followed by a lunch reception at Senior Court, 915 Maplehill Drive in Albert Lea (please park on the street and go to the downstairs community room).