William C. "Shoe" "Bill" Schumacher

July 25, 1942 - June 11, 2021

William C. “Shoe” “Bill” Schumacher, age 78, of Manteno passed away Friday, June 11, 2021 at Miller Healthcare Center in Kankakee. He was born July 25, 1942 in Harvey, the son of William & Lois (Eglin) Schumacher. William married Joann Zembruski on November 14, 1987 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Matteson. Bill was retired after working as an Operating Engineer for Local 150. He was a Master Mason, lifelong motorcycle enthusiast, and firearm collector. He also enjoyed knife customizing, trading, and selling. Bill was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corp, having served four years from 1960-1964. He celebrated military holidays and attended numerous ceremonies at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood and volunteered for many years at the Illinois Veteran’s Home in Manteno. Bill was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp, having served four years from 1960-1964. He was of the Lutheran faith. Surviving are his wife, Joann Schumacher of Manteno; one daughter and son-in-law, Victoria & Emanuel Falaguerra of Milford, CT; one brother and sister-in-law, Roger & Colette Schumacher of Seabrook, TX; one niece, Michelle; and two nephews, Todd and Blair. Bill is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Brad. Private family services will be held. Inurnment will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery in Matteson. Memorials may be made to the family wishes. Arrangements by Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Manteno.