Our beloved father, grandfather, and friend Richard Francis Schuma passed away with grace, dignity, and in peace surrounded by his four daughters on Sunday, July 29, 2012.
Born August 12, 1929 in Cleveland, OH he was the son of Louis and Margaret Schuma. Richard received his Bachelors at Case Western Reserve and Advanced Degrees from the University of Rochester.
Richard was a retired Physicist and Aerospace executive with a lifelong passion for medicine. He always enthusiastically shared his interests to all willing to listen.
He is survived by four daughters, Deborah Schneider of Southbury, CT, Elizabeth Maddux of Niantic, Katherine Schuma of Saylorsburg, PA and Michelle Van Bemmel of Westford, MA; 7 grandchildren, Rebecca, Matthew, Nathan, Aaron, Cassidy, Michael, and Haley. He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 sisters, Janet Dimick and Carol Nelson.
His family wishes to thank the staff at Avalon and the people of StoneRidge for their comfort and care. Richard will remain in our hearts with great love.
A Celebration of his life will be held at StoneRidge, 186 Jerry Browne Rd., Mystic on Friday, August 3rd from 11:30am-1pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to establish a scholarship in his name : Richard F. Schuma Scholarship, c/o Liberty Bank, 597 Long Hill Road, Groton, CT 06340.
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