Martha Schuman, 86 years old, of St. Leon, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, April 11, 2021. Martha is quite simply described as the best wife and mother ever and giver of amazing hugs. She loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren and would do anything for them, including challenging them at cornhole and often beating them. She adored her husband of 63 years, Joe, whom she met at a dance in Cedar Grove. They continued to frequent the local dances around town after they were married. She loved to take care of Joe and would always make sure he had eaten and didn’t need anything. Martha and Joe loved to travel and would often go to the American Legion conventions across the United States. They also enjoyed taking the kids and grandkids on their travels. Martha was known for baking pies for family, as well as the church, and St. Leon Fireman’s Festival. Each of Martha’s children had their favorite pie that she would bake for their birthday or special occasion; lemon meringue, cherry, apple and peaches ‘n creamy were at the top of everyone’s list. She loved to try new recipes and even in her last few days when she wasn’t able to cook, she dreamt about cooking. Martha loved her flower garden and grew roses of nearly every color. Martha spent a lot of time crocheting. She made delicate items like doilies and for each family she crocheted their last name which was later put into a frame. These homemade items were undoubtably signs that Martha loved and treasured her family.
Martha will be deeply missed by her husband, Joe, and children Terri (Doug) Norman of Milan, Mary Jayne (Don) Cull of St. Leon, Sharon (Putt) Bischoff of St. Leon, Sue (Marvin) Hartman of St. Nicholas, Dale (Kathy) Schuman of Morris, Donna (Dave) Smith of Pendleton, KY, Larry (Mari) Schuman of St. Leon, and daughter-in-law Susan Schuman of Sunman; 14 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and sister Mary Schuman. Martha is preceded in death by her son, Dave (Neary) Schuman, grandson Gregory Scott Norman, parents Bernard Dall and Frieda (Ed) Berbrich, brothers Joe, George, John, Ben, Ed, and Tony.
Visitation for Martha will be held on Thursday, April 15 at St. Joseph Campus of All Saints Parish. Rosary will begin at 8:45am and visitation will be held from 9:00am – 11:00am. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00am with Fr. Jonathan Meyer presiding. For those not able to attend, mass will be lived streamed at https://www.youtube.com/user/aspweeklyhomily. Memorials can be All Saints Parish, Ladies Auxiliary Post 464 or Margaret Mary Hospice. Memorials will be accepted at the visitation or can be mailed to Andres-Wuestefeld Funeral Home at 25615 State Rt. 1, Guilford, IN 47022. Please visit www.andres-wuestefeldfh.com to sign the online guest book or offer condolences.