Wilmer and Karen Scheumann

Wilmer Scheumann, age 81, and Karen (Platter) Scheumann, age 75, both of Columbia City, IN, passed away together on Sunday January 16, 2022, at Lutheran Life Villages, Fort Wayne.

Wilmer was born on December 6, 1940, to Henry and Edna (Buuck) Scheumann, in Preble, IN.  He attended Monmoth High School and graduated with the Class of 1959.  Karen was born on February 8, 1946, to Coral and Violet (Baker) Platter in Fort Wayne, IN. She attended Columbia City Joint High School and graduated with the Class of 1964.  On June 11, 1966, Wilmer and Karen were married in Roanoke, IN.

Wilmer worked over 40 years combined at International Harvester and then Navistar until his retirement.  Karen worked for People’s Federal Credit Union, Dana Federal Credit Union, and lastly in the office at Essex Wire and Cable, Columbia City for 18 years.  Wilmer and Karen were members of Zion Lutheran Church, Columbia City, devoted lots of time attending their grandchildren’s extra-curricular activities, and enjoyed planting flowers together.  Wilmer was also a “jack of all trades”, enjoyed golfing, watching westerns, and telling “dad jokes”.  Karen also was a huge fan of the Indianapolis Colts, and 007, James Bond, and loved collecting Precious Moments and adding to her Christmas Village annually.

Survivors include their children Kevin Scheumann of New Haven and Angela (Michael Whetsel) Kimmel of Columbia City; grandchildren Drake Lancaster-Scheumann, Amanda (Sydney) Brothers, Adrian Kimmel, Alexis Whetsel, Alisha Kimmel, Cameron Scheumann, and Olivia Whetsel.  Wilmer is also survived by siblings Lorna Lepper of New Haven, Ardina (Ivan) Lepper of Hoagland, Clarence (Judy) Scheumann of Monroeville, and Donald (Teresa) Scheumann of Texas.

Wilmer and Karen were both preceded in death by their parents and granddaughter Hayley Reynolds.  Wilmer was also preceded by his brothers Marvin Scheumann and Norman Scheumann.  Karen was also preceded by her sister Peggy Schroeder and brother Richard Platter.

Friends may call on Sunday January 23, 2022, from 12:00-6:00pm at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Funeral services for Wilmer and Karen will be held together at 10:00 am on Monday January 24, 2022, at the funeral home with calling one hour prior to service and may be watched live through Facebook on DeMoney-Grimes Live page starting at 9:55 am Monday.

Burial will follow in South Park Annex Cemetery, Columbia City.

Memorial contributions in memory of Wilmer and Karen may be made to MS Society, Alzheimer’s Association, or Heartland Hospice.

Visit www.demoneygrimes.com to sign the online guest register or send family condolences.