Ralph E. Schumacher, 64, of North Little Rock passed away Saturday, June 7, 2008. He was a mathematics teacher in Osceola and an industrial engineer at Crompton Corduroy in Osceola, Arkansas and Timex, Inc. in Little Rock from 1985-2002. He was a graduate of Mountain Home High School and earned a bachelors degree from Arkansas Tech University in Russellville. He was also a member of the First United Methodist Church in North Little Rock.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Carolyn Rhein Schumacher; son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Rachel Schumacher, of Lacey, Washington; daughter, Jill A. Schumacher of Issaquah, Washington; grandson, Conner Daniel Schumacher, of Lacey, Washington; mother, Letha Ogle, of North Little Rock; and a host of extended family. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph and Gerry Schumacher.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Red Cross Greater Arkansas in memory of Ralph E. Schumacher, P. O. Box 191051, Little Rock, Arkansas 72209 or First United Methodist Church, 6701 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Arkansas 72116.
Memorial services will be held 1:00 P.M. Thursday, at First United Methodist Church. Family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7:30 P.M., Wednesday at North Little Rock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 1921 Main, 758-1170. Online obituary and guest register at www.nlrfh.com.