Mass of Christian Burial was 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Platte Center. Visitation was Tuesday from 9:30-11 a.m. at the church. Burial was in Sts. Joseph/ Patrick Cemetery.

Thelma Catherine Schumacher was born on Jan. 27, 1925, to Henry and Cecilia (Fraundorfer) Wegener in Cornlea. She graduated from Humphrey St. Francis Catholic School. Following high school, Thelma moved to Omaha and worked for Mutual of Omaha. She would write letters daily to those serving over seas.

On May 5, 1948, Thelma was united in marriage to Matthew Schumacher at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Platte Center, Neb. They took many trips, both stateside and abroad, and enjoyed 76 years of marriage. When her husband started Schumacher Irrigation, she helped run the office for a short time.

Thelma was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, where she was active in the St. Ann Society. She enjoyed gardening and all of her grandchildren.

Thelma is survived by: Son: Terrence Schumacher Daughter: Susan (David

Bracht) Schumacher Son: Timothy (Colleen) Schumacher 5 Grandchildren: Thomas, Victoria, Theresa, Benjamin, Abigail Sister-in-law: Bonnie Schumacher She is preceded in death by: Her husband Parents Son: Thomas Gerard Schumacher Sister: Sally (Phil) Greisen Brother: Don (Rita) Wegener Arrangements are with McKown Funeral Home.