The Service to celebrate John's life will be held at Hill and Son Funeral Home in Appleton City, Missouri on Thursday, August 29, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. The Minister will be his nephew Reverend Donnie Schuman.
Military Graveside Service will be presented by Appleton City VFW Post #11242 and Missouri Honor Guard. The Interment will be in the Rockville Cemetery, Rockville, Missouri.The Memorial In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made to the Family Love Fund.
John Everett Schuman, Sr. was born March 30, 1931 in Appleton City, Missouri to F. O. and Maeretta Schuman. John passed away peacefully August 24, 2013 after a short battle with cancer.
He spent his childhood in rural Appleton City and surrounding areas. He was drafted in the Marine Corp during the Korean War before settling in Butler in the late 50’s. Many will remember him as a farmer, 7UP salesman, and one heck of a carpenter/jack of all trades. John lived life on his terms. He never met a stranger and enjoyed many friendships. He was outspoken, a jokester, avid fisherman and dedicated McDonalds coffee drinker. He had a memory for details and it wasn’t wise to challenge his memory as more than one lost that argument. Some might have called John a “colorful” storyteller with insightful opinions to solve world problems.
John was preceded in death by his parents; his son, John Jr.; grandson, Luke; and nephew, Randy.
John is survived by son, Clint Schuman and wife, Sharon of Butler, Missouri; daughter, Cristy “Cris” Cain and husband, Hank of Moncks Corner, South Carolina; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren with a seventh due in December; brother, Fred Schuman of Mississippi; three sisters: Elsie McAlexander, Marie Hillsman, and Barbara Loane all of El Dorado Springs, Missouri; numerous nieces and nephews; special friend, Millie; and his dog Pug.
The family would like to sincerely thank the compassionate caregivers at Medicalodge and the Heartland Hospice of Butler. The guests that will be attending the service to celebrate John’s life are encouraged to wear blue jeans or casual wear in honor of John’s country spirit.
