Marlyn D Schumann

Marlyn D. Schumann, age 86, of Newell, Iowa passed away Thursday, June 19, 2014 at St. Luke's Regional Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Varina. Burial will be in the Varina Cemetery with full military rites. Visitation will take place Monday, June 23, 2014 from 5-8:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. Marlyn Dale Schumann was born March 10, 1928 in rural Varina, Iowa the son of LuVerne and Ada (Rosene) Schumann. As an infant, he was baptized at the United Methodist Church in Varina where he was later confirmed and remained a lifelong member. Growing up, he attended school in Varina where he graduated in a class of two in 1945. Following high school graduation, Marlyn enlisted in the United States Army in 1950. He proudly served his country in Germany during the Korean War until he was honorably discharged in 1952. On June 27, 1954 Marlyn was united in marriage to Mavis Caboth at the United Methodist Church in Storm Lake, Iowa. Together, they lovingly adopted four children to call their own: Dale, Marlys, Drew, and Marlene. Marlyn was a pillar in the community. He was an active member of the United Methodist Church in Varina where he faithfully served on many church boards. He was also a member of the Farm Bureau Board, the Varina American Legion, and a 4-H leader. Marlyn took pride in caring for the Varina Cemetery for over 40 years where he was the cemetery sexton. Marlyn was a man who lived, laughed, worked equally hard, and truly believed that he could fix anything. He was a lifelong farmer who thoroughly enjoyed all sorts of agriculture; however his favorite part of farming was raising livestock. He was a devoted, hardworking man and always put his family first. His grandchildren and great granddaughter were his pride and joy. Marlyn will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, neighbor, and friend. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of almost 60 years, Mavis Schumann of Newell, Iowa; children: Dale (Jayne) Schumann of Lakeside, Iowa; Marlys (Tim) Elliott of Wichita Falls, Texas; Drew (Ellen) Schumann of Newton, Iowa; Marlene Schumann of Bozeman, Montana; grandchildren: Jennifer (Chad) Hustedt of Storm Lake, Iowa; Nathan Schumann (Natalie Hall) of Downing, Missouri; Kelani Schumann of Newton, Iowa; Kate Schumann of Newton, Iowa; Sada Schumann of Bozeman, Montana; great granddaughter, Paisley Hustedt; nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and many friends. Marlyn was preceded in death by his parents, LuVerne and Ada Schumann; and three brothers: Frederick, William and Darrell Schumann.

Marlyn D Schumann

March 10, 1928 - June 19, 2014