25 September 1935 – 21 August 2018
25 September 1935 – 21 August 2018
Schumacher Joseph Cassimir (Joe)
On Tuesday 21 August 2018, Joe traded in his racing colours having run his final race. Adored husband of Ruth, Proud father and father-in-law of Brent and Maree, Trish and Dave Dent, Mark and Tracey, and Jacinta. Cherished Poppa of Caleb, Erin, Hannah, Krystal, Ben, Sam, Abe, Jemma, Sarah, Kate, Callum, Nicole, and Jaden. Special “Poppa Joe” to his 14 great grandchildren. A brave competitor in life who left it all on the track
Messages to the Schumacher family may be left on Joe’s tribute page at www.eagars.co.nz.
In preference to flowers donations to Taranaki Hospice would be appreciated and may be left at the service.
Joe’s life will be remembered and celebrated with a Requiem Mass at Eagar’s Te Henui Chapel on Monday 27 August 2018 at 1.00pm, followed by a private cremation.

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel
Condolences to you Ruth and children Brent, Patricia, Mark and Jacinta. Your handsome Swiss member of the Schumacher family has departed. So sad to hear of his passing. RIP Joe Maryanne
To Ruth and family, We offer our deepest sympathy in your loss. We have fond memories of Joe's friendship with Ralph. With love and prayers from Lyn Carroll and family, Regan, Benet and Chas Rest In Peace
my condolances to the schuamacher family..my name is gale hawe...watson..now sinc i was living with margret an terence.in the late 60s...so very sorry that whole of ths siblings almost gone...god.bless you all ...RIP...gale watson..
To Ruth and Family Thinking of you at this sad time with deepest sympathy Jill and Jim Wills
My sincere condolences to you Ruth and your family on the sad passing of Joe. He made a great impression on me when we worked together in Real Estate in the Newton King days.An excellent colleague and friend. RIP Joe.
On behalf of the van Engen family we extend our sincere sympathy on your loss. A time to reflect and remember Maria, Evelyn and Kristine.

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel

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