- Date Of Birth: December 12, 1927
- Date Of Death: October 21, 2022
- State: Idaho
Vera Elizabeth Wessels Schumacher completed her earthly journey and was delivered into God’s loving hands on Friday, October 21, 2022. Vera was born to Tony and Elizabeth (Lizzy) Wessels in Greencreek, Idaho on December 12, 1927. She grew up in a large, loving family and was the seventh of ten children. Growing up on a farm meant there was always something to do and having nine siblings enhanced the fun and made chores more manageable.
Vera attended Greencreek Grade/High School and graduated with the class of 1945. Little did she know that the man she would fall in love with and eventually marry lived just down the road.
Vera’s work career remained at the family farm until the last of her children left home.
As a lifelong member of St.
Vera found it possible to utilize every moment in a 24-hour day. There was never an empty cookie jar, she prepared three meals a day, and she carved out time to assist with homework. When Anselm needed an extra hand for spring farming or as truck driver, she went from an apron to overalls.
She was an expert at creating an imaginary world for her grandkids who wanted to play make believe.
Vera was mother to nine children: Jim Schumacher (Bettie), Jeanne Ryther, Dee Kopczynski (Jerry), Ted Schumacher (Gayle), Mike Schumacher (Marlene), Donna Mader (Lowell), Jerry Schumacher, Greg Schumacher (Julie), and a stillborn infant daughter. Vera is also a grandmother to 22 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren.
Vera is survived by her brother, Jerry Wessels, and his wife, Kaye, of Hamilton, Montana, all her children, spouses, and grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Anselm, her parents, Tony and Lizzy Wessels, her brothers, Ernest, Clarence, Louis, Fred, Richard, Joe, and sisters, Anna Marie Schumacher and Helen Huntley.
The Schumacher Family would like to thank the staff of the Royal Plaza for their kind and attentive care during the final four years.
