Norma Jean Schumer

September 13, 1952 - August 5, 2020

Norma Jean Schumer, 67, of Perryville, died August 5, 2020 at her residence in Perryville, Missouri surrounded by her family. She was born September 13, 1952 in Perry County, MO, daughter of Ludwig William Christisen and Evelyn Mary (Schremp) Christisen Schubert. She and Gary Schumer were married on January 31, 1970. He survives in Perryville, MO. Norma was a devoted grandmother and home maker. She was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Other survivors include one son, Doug Schumer of Perryville, four brothers, David Christisen of Iowa, Theodore “Teddy” Christisen (Patsy Hecht) of Jackson, MO, Roy (Shirley) Christisen of Minnith and Allen (Renee) Christisen of Perryville, four sisters, Patricia (Rod) Torbert of Perryville, Donna Mahnken of Perryville, Loretta Wood of Perryville and Judy (Bob) Fry of Tampa, three sisters-in-law, Anna Mae Christisen, Pat Christisen and Linda Christisen, eight grandchildren, Brittany, Taylor, Matt, Chase, Autumn, Dalton, Justin and Kowin and six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter and son-in-law, Amy and Jason Schamburg, five brothers, Merlin, Robert, Larry, Kenneth and Ronald Christisen, two sisters, Carolyn Grindstaff and Terrie Favier, one brother-in-law, Neal Mahnken and one sister-in-law, Nancy Christisen. Visitation will be held at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church on Friday, August 7, 2020 from 5:00 – 9:00 pm and on Saturday from 9:00 am – 11:00 am. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at 11:00 am with Rev. Jason Schumer officiating. Burial in Mount Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to St. Vincent de Paul Schools or Church. Ford & Young Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville, MO provided the arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com