Frederick Schuman

Frederick Edward Schuman, 76, of Hudson passed Wednesday, November 16, 2022, in Kendallville after a long battle with dementia. He was born November 22, 1945, in Kendallville to Ervin and Eleanor (Muesing) Schuman. He met Mary Louise Moritz on Lake Oliver, and they married August 5, 1972, in Logansport.
He graduated from Ashley High School in 1963. He graduated from Purdue University with a B.S. and M.S. in agriculture education. He taught at Prairie Heights, DeKalb, Clinton Central, Kent State and South Adams (1978-2007). He graduated from Reppert School of Auctioneering in Decatur in 1988. He was actively involved in the national, state and local FFA organizations, Adams County 4-H, Swiss Heritage Village, Episcopalian Church Berne and Toys for Tots.
He was a competitive card player and enjoyed spending time with people. After he retired, he loved boating his kids and grandkids around on Big Long Lake and watching wildlife. He was a dedicated and adventurous teacher, father and grandfather. When you met him, you met a friend.
He was honored as the Adams County Secondary Conservation Teacher of the Year in 2000 and the Indiana State Secondary Conservation Teacher of the Year in 2002. He was presented with a Special Distinguished Award at South Adams Schools in 2007 upon retirement. He was most happy with the achievements of his students. He earned the following achievements as an agriculture teacher and coach — national soil judging finals: 1986, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1993, 1994, 1995, 2000, 2003; national dairy judging finals: 1984, 1986, 2004, 2005, 2006; state latta competition: 1987, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995; national quiz bowl competition: 1995, 1996, 2000, 2005.
He is survived by his wife; two sons, Phillip (Miranda Wagner) Schuman of Corunna; and Ervin (Stephanie Martin) Schuman; daughter, Katherine Schuman (Andrew) Harman of Beaconsfield, England; and five grandchildren, India Schuman; John Schuman; William Schuman; Caroline Harman; and Freddie Harman.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
The family of Fred Schuman wish to send our thanks to Roger Harshman, Dr. Lisa Lane, Dr. Warrener, administration, nurses, all care givers at Lutheran Life Villages, Kendallville, and Parkview Hospice for their compassionate care.
Funeral services will be held in the springtime at Swiss Heritage Village in Berne.
Memorials may be made to The Rescue Mission in Fort Wayne and Center for Action and Contemplation. The Rescue Mission exists to provide, through the power of Jesus Christ, a home for the homeless, food for the hungry, and hope for their future. https://fundraise.givesmart.com/f/3owd/n?vid=voh6y
Center for Action and Contemplation: Mission: To introduce Christian contemplative wisdom and practices that support transformation and inspire loving action. https://cac.org/support-cac/
Arrangements provided by Hite Funeral Home in Kendallville. Online condolences may be made at www.hitefuneralhome.com.