Nancy Schumm (nee Johnson) passed away peacefully on Friday, June 27th, 2025, surrounded by family.  She was 87.

Born on July 17, 1937 to Eric and Henrietta Johnson, Nancy lived a life rooted in love, faith and devotion to her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Otto Schumm, and all of her brothers: Eric, Robert, Richard and Warren Johnson. She is survived by her four children, Karen (Andrew) Gerke, Ellen (Paul Zamecnik), Janice and Kenneth Schumm.

Nancy was a proud grandmother to Derrick (Rebecca Marquez) Gerke, Kevin (Heather Block) Gerke, Brent (Kristina) Gerke, and Greyson Flood. She was a loving great grandmother to Gabrielle and Isabelle Block, Owen and Rosalie Gerke and Violet Gerke. Great, great grandmother to 2 great, great grandchildren.

She enjoyed watching the Hallmark Channel, Brewer games, listening to country/Gospel music and watching WWF wrestling.

Her warmth, kindness and sense of humor left a lasting impact on all who knew her. Among her friends were many of the people she worked and worshipped with at Hope Lutheran Church. She retired from her position as church secretary after 25 years.  She was 83 at that time.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 19th; visitation 11 - 12, with a service at 12:00.  Hope Lutheran Church, 1115 N 35th St., Milwaukee, WI 53208

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to be made to the church.