James A Shumaker
November 7, 1950 - January 26, 2021
James A. “Jim” Shumaker, 70, of Elgin, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 in his home. He was born on November 7, 1950 in Phoenix, AZ the son of John B. & Margaret Stayman Shumaker. Jim was a graduate of the University of Berkley, CA with a BA in Art History, moving to the Elgin area in the 1970’s. He will long be remembered as an educational transportation specialist (bus driver) in School District u-46. Jim was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Elgin. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, serving as a Grand knight and District Deputy. James is survived by his wife Nancy Akemann, his son Jason Bernard (Kristina) Shumaker, step sons: Joseph Bilek, John Bilek and Michael (Tammy) Bilek; grandchildren: Elizabeth Marie, Alexandria Marie, Daniella Marie and Jonathan Bernard Shumaker; Brittany Lee, Zachary Taylor , Gregory Jordan, Bradley Adam , Mitchell William and Madison Raeann Bilek; sister Sue Anne Holaday and a brother John Edwin Shumaker. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister Jane. A prayer service will be held Saturday Feb. 6, 2021 at 11:00am at St. Joseph Salem Heritage Society in Salem Twp. Wyandot County. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery, Wyandot County, OH. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the St. Jospeh Salem Heritage Society in care of Bringman Clark Funeral Home 226 E. Wyandot Ave. Upper Sandusky, OH 43351. Visit www.BringmanClark.com to extend a condolence or share a memory.
James A. “Jim” Shumaker, 70, of Elgin, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 in his home. He was born on November 7, 1950 in Phoenix, AZ the son of John B. & Margaret Stayman Shumaker. Jim was a graduate of the University... View Obituary & Service Information