WILLIAM SCHUMACHER

William A. Schumacher, 84, of Cape Girardeau died Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2000, at his home.

He was born Nov. 3, 1915, at Egypt Mills, Mo., son of Anton and Cora Hengst Schumacher. He first married I. Erlene McKee in 1937. She preceded him in death. He then married Frieda Herbec in 1949, who also preceded him in death. He and Wilma Wampler were married in 1990.

Schumacher was a bellhop at Marquette Hotel and later became hotel manager. He retired as a traveling auditor with Ramada Inn. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Cape Shrine Club, St. Mark Lodge 93 AF&AM, and Scottish Rite.

Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Jeanette Erlene Stephens of Piedmont, Mo.; a stepson, Stanley Reinholz of Trenton, Mo.; two grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Friends may call at Ford and Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel after 11 a.m. Friday. A Masonic service will be held at 12:30 p.m.

Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Cape County Memorial Park Mausoleum. The Rev. Charles Blaylock will officiate.