Donald
Donald K. Shumaker
Don passed away Monday, November 16, 2020 at his home in Kalamazoo.
He was born March 2, 1935 in Kalamazoo, the son of Harold and Nina Mae (Bixler) Shumaker. Don grew up in Plainwell and graduated in 1953. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. For many years he owned and operated A-1 Disposal from 1967-1979. Don enjoyed being around people and was a member of the American Legion and Otsego Elks. On February 8, 1958 at Plainwell United Methodist Church he married Virginia Montague who survives.
Also surviving are his children, Jefri Gayheart and Ken Shumaker; grandson, Ryan (Meghan Cranfill) Shumaker; great-grandson, Maddox Shumaker along with his brother, Gerald “Jerry” Shumaker.
He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Richard and Kenneth “Jack” Shumaker.
According to his wishes cremation has taken place.
Burial of ashes will take place at Fort Custer National Cemetery in the spring.
Contributions in memory of Don may be made to
Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com.
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Patricia Shumaker
November 18, 2020 at 12:57 pm
Rest in peace Don, Thanks for being my brother-in-law. Truly a wonderful man. To Ginny, Jefri and Ken, so sorry for your loss. He sure looks like Dick..
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Kathy DEMANN
November 18, 2020 at 2:47 pm
Ken, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Randy & Kathy DeMann
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Jo golden
November 18, 2020 at 3:00 pm
Gary and Judy I am so sorry for your loss God-bless you all
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Curt and Joni (Flegal) Haggard
November 18, 2020 at 5:14 pm
For our dear brother-in-law, Jerry Shumaker, we send love to you and to Judy on the loss of your brother, Don. You surely are thinking about him and all your brothers through the years, remembering the good and fun times you shared.
To Ginny and all your family, we are keeping you in our thoughts during this sad time.
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Carolyn Jordan
November 18, 2020 at 6:06 pm
Jerry & Judy & to your whole family, I send my heartfelt sympathies to you during this difficult time. It is always hard to say goodbye to our loved ones & there are no words to take that pain away. I send loving hugs to you & lift prayer of thanksgiving for the life of this beloved man. May our Loving God comfort you all with His Grace, Mercy & Peace. All my love, Jerry & Judy– Carolyn “Speedy” Jordan
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Mary
November 19, 2020 at 1:09 am
Jerry and Judy, Ginny and family, so sorry for your loss. Cherish the memories that each of you have of Don.
Be thankful that he had a nice long life.
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Ron and Darlene Hoover
November 19, 2020 at 9:55 am
Ginny
So sorry to hear of Don. So many memories from the A1 days. You guys were so good to us. And good friends. Our prayers go out to you and family.
Ron and Darlene Hoover
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Maggie Noteboom
November 19, 2020 at 4:44 pm
Ginny and Family,
We are so very sad to hear about your loss. The memories and good times we had with you and Don will never fade from our hearts. The St. Thomas trips and parties at the Weaver’s are long past but will forever keep us smiling.
Love and HUGS to you.
Maggie and Dan Noteboom
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Dan and Jo Minor
November 19, 2020 at 8:21 pm
Jerry and Judy. We send our sympathies to you and your family on the loss of your brother. Our prayers go out to all of you.
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Ken and Veronica Crowell
November 20, 2020 at 8:26 am
To Ginny, Jerry and Judy families, We were sad to hear of Dons passing. Ken has fond memories of Don and brothers over all the years with the Crowell family. May your hearts be filled with joyful memories of Don to help you thru his loss to you all.
Ken and Veronica Crowell
Jerry Judy family during this sad time. Ken has fond Memories of Don and and all the Shumaker brothers
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Jill Flegal and Nick Johnson
November 23, 2020 at 3:29 pm
Dear Jerry and Judy, We are so sorry that you have lost the last of your brothers, Jerry. Such a nice family of boys.
Our condolences to Ginny and family at this very sad time.
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He was born March 2, 1935 in Kalamazoo, the son of Harold and Nina Mae (Bixler) Shumaker. Don grew up in Plainwell and graduated in 1953. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. For many years he owned and operated A-1 Disposal from 1967-1979. Don enjoyed being around people and was a member of the American Legion and Otsego Elks. On February 8, 1958 at Plainwell United Methodist Church he married Virginia Montague who survives.
Also surviving are his children, Jefri Gayheart and Ken Shumaker; grandson, Ryan (Meghan Cranfill) Shumaker; great-grandson, Maddox Shumaker along with his brother, Gerald “Jerry” Shumaker.
He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Richard and Kenneth “Jack” Shumaker.
According to his wishes cremation has taken place.
Burial of ashes will take place at Fort Custer National Cemetery in the spring.
Contributions in memory of Don may be made to
Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com.
Offer Condolence for the family of Donald K. Shumaker
Condolence Messages
Patricia Shumaker
November 18, 2020 at 12:57 pm
Rest in peace Don, Thanks for being my brother-in-law. Truly a wonderful man. To Ginny, Jefri and Ken, so sorry for your loss. He sure looks like Dick..
Reply
Kathy DEMANN
November 18, 2020 at 2:47 pm
Ken, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Randy & Kathy DeMann
Reply
Jo golden
November 18, 2020 at 3:00 pm
Gary and Judy I am so sorry for your loss God-bless you all
Reply
Curt and Joni (Flegal) Haggard
November 18, 2020 at 5:14 pm
For our dear brother-in-law, Jerry Shumaker, we send love to you and to Judy on the loss of your brother, Don. You surely are thinking about him and all your brothers through the years, remembering the good and fun times you shared.
To Ginny and all your family, we are keeping you in our thoughts during this sad time.
Reply
Carolyn Jordan
November 18, 2020 at 6:06 pm
Jerry & Judy & to your whole family, I send my heartfelt sympathies to you during this difficult time. It is always hard to say goodbye to our loved ones & there are no words to take that pain away. I send loving hugs to you & lift prayer of thanksgiving for the life of this beloved man. May our Loving God comfort you all with His Grace, Mercy & Peace. All my love, Jerry & Judy– Carolyn “Speedy” Jordan
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Mary
November 19, 2020 at 1:09 am
Jerry and Judy, Ginny and family, so sorry for your loss. Cherish the memories that each of you have of Don.
Be thankful that he had a nice long life.
Reply
Ron and Darlene Hoover
November 19, 2020 at 9:55 am
Ginny
So sorry to hear of Don. So many memories from the A1 days. You guys were so good to us. And good friends. Our prayers go out to you and family.
Ron and Darlene Hoover
Reply
Maggie Noteboom
November 19, 2020 at 4:44 pm
Ginny and Family,
We are so very sad to hear about your loss. The memories and good times we had with you and Don will never fade from our hearts. The St. Thomas trips and parties at the Weaver’s are long past but will forever keep us smiling.
Love and HUGS to you.
Maggie and Dan Noteboom
Reply
Dan and Jo Minor
November 19, 2020 at 8:21 pm
Jerry and Judy. We send our sympathies to you and your family on the loss of your brother. Our prayers go out to all of you.
Reply
Ken and Veronica Crowell
November 20, 2020 at 8:26 am
To Ginny, Jerry and Judy families, We were sad to hear of Dons passing. Ken has fond memories of Don and brothers over all the years with the Crowell family. May your hearts be filled with joyful memories of Don to help you thru his loss to you all.
Ken and Veronica Crowell
Jerry Judy family during this sad time. Ken has fond Memories of Don and and all the Shumaker brothers
Reply
Jill Flegal and Nick Johnson
November 23, 2020 at 3:29 pm
Dear Jerry and Judy, We are so sorry that you have lost the last of your brothers, Jerry. Such a nice family of boys.
Our condolences to Ginny and family at this very sad time.
Reply
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