Obituary for Ronald Louis Schumann Sr. Ronald Louis Schumann of New Orleans, LA passed away on Thursday, October 25, 2018. He was born on February 12, 1935 in New Orleans, LA to George Rogers Schumann and Mary Louise Jesclard Schumann. Ron is survived by his children Ronald L. Schumann, Jr. (Marilyn), Ralph L. Schumann, Raymond L. Schumann (Tracy), and Thoy Schumann Leonard (Rogers); his grandchildren Daniel, Ronald, III, Kyle, Jenna, Kirsty, Katelyn, Ryan, Victoria, Evangeline, and four great-grandchildren.
He is also survived by his sister Myrtle Alvarez and numerous nieces and nephews. Ron is preceded in death by his beloved wife Thelma Lorah Schumann, his brother George Rogers Schumann, Jr., and his parents. Ron was born in New Orleans and attended St. Aloysius High School and Tulane University.
He was the owner of R. L. Schumann & Associates Land Surveyors in Metairie, LA and designed multiple subdivisions in Jefferson Parish. Ron later moved to Fort Myers, FL where he continued practicing Land Surveying until he retired and returned to the New Orleans area. He was a devout Catholic, an avid Saints fan, golfer, and was known by his family and friends as Dr. Dice.
The family would like to thank his caregivers with Attentive Companions and nurses with Branch Med Pass for their compassionate care over the past few years. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433 on Friday, November 2, 2018 at 2:00 PM with visitation on Friday beginning at 12:00 Noon. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in memory of Mr. Schumann to be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5014, www.
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Upcoming Events Visitation , NOV 2. 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM E.J. Fielding Funeral Home & Cremation Services 2260 W 21st Ave Covington, LA, US, 70433 ejf@ejfielding.net,eileen@ejfielding.net www. ejfieldingfh.com/ Order Flowers for the Visitation Guaranteed delivery before Ronald’s Visitation begins.
Funeral Mass , NOV 2. 2:00 PM E.J. Fielding Funeral Home & Cremation Services 2260 W 21st Ave Covington, LA, US, 70433 ejf@ejfielding.net,eileen@ejfielding.net www. ejfieldingfh.com/ Order Flowers for the Funeral Mass Guaranteed delivery before Ronald’s Funeral Mass begins.
Cemetery Details Pinecrest Memorial Gardens & Crematory 2280 W 21st Ave Covington, LA, 70433 pinecrest@ejfielding.net www.
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