Edward L. "Ed" Schumacher, 75, of Nappanee, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born in Elkhart on March 26, 1948, to the late Robert H. and Phyllis Fansler, who survives.

Ed is also survived by his daughter, Christina Winne; grandsons, Kaleb and Jacob Winne; honorary daughters, Heidi and Mary; honorary grandchildren, Myriah and Catherine; son in law, Ron; brothers, Jeff, Larry (Peggy), and Phillip (Donna) Schumacher; nieces, Danielle and Kelly; nephews, Jason and Justin; and honorary niece and nephew, Lily and Nolan. He is preceded in death by his father; brothers, Robert and Mark Schumacher; and faithful kitty companion, Miss Cat.

Visitation will take place on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, from 2-3 p.m. at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St. in Elkhart with a service to immediately follow at 3:00 p.m. with military honors to be rendered and Pastor Davy Troxel officiating. Cremation will follow services and a private inurnment will take place at Prairie Street Cemetery at the Veteran's Towers.

Ed was a tender hearted and intelligent man who was dearly devoted to his faith in the Lord and family. He served proudly in the United Sates Army during the Vietnam War in Okinawa. Ed worked as a tool designer for Adams Engineering for several years, was a member of Open Door Church, and later became an active member of Grace Brethren Church in Mishawaka. Ed loved all kinds of music and especially enjoyed going to concerts, musicals, and operas.  In his spare time, he loved fishing on Simonton Lake with his daughter and was a regular visitor to the Nappanee Library where he would read.

Spending time with his grandchildren meant the world to Ed and he remained active in their lives by helping out with his grandsons' cub scout's troop. In addition to the library, he made an impression on his Nappanee neighbors by taking casual long walks through the downtown area and by serving as a member of the Nappanee Town Council. He had a fascination with mechanics and developed a love of engineering at a young age. Ed loved going to car shows to look at all the sports cars, visiting the 4-H Tractor pulls, and seeing the occasional Monster Truck Rally. Above all his interests, his faith and family took precedence and he often looked forward to family gatherings. Ed will be dearly missed by his loving family and many friends.