Dorothy A. “Dottie” Schumann, age 82 of Shawano, passed away on Monday, September 24, 2018 at Shawano Health Services in Shawano.
Dottie was born July 11, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois, a daughter of the late Raymond and Margaret (McGawley) Lauer. She was raised in Wrigley Ville, and attended the Lakeview School. Following school she was employed at Banner Wholesale Grocers as the switchboard operator. On October 7, 1961 she was united in marriage to Oscar Schumann in Chicago, Illinois. He preceded her in death on January 30, 2014. On October 7, 1969, they moved to Shawano where they owned and operated Shawano Printing for several years. Dorothy later worked as a bookkeeper for Don Goers Buick Pontiac from 1975 until 1988. She later went to work for Rollman Homes, retiring in 2002. She also worked for H&R Block as a tax preparer for 26 years. Dottie was an excellent bridge player and an avid reader. She enjoyed bowling and golfing in her spare time.
Survivors include her daughter, Beth Schumann, of Shawano; special grandsons, Tanner and Tyler Thiel; and many friends.
A memorial service for Dorothy A. Schumann will be held on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Mickelson Funeral Service in Shawano. Emma Ebel will officiate. Inurnment will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery in Shawano at a later date. Visitation will begin at 10:00 on Saturday and continue until the hour of service. In lieu of flowers and plants, memorials are preferred to the Shawano County Humane Society.
Mickelson Funeral & Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences at www.mickelsonfs.com.
“Special thanks to Dottie’s home care providers, Sandy, Amy, and Stacey, and all the staff at Shawano Health Services.”