Celebration Of Life: Sunday, Feb. 2, from 1 to 4 p.m. Location: American Legion Post in Horicon
Wayne “Wayner” “Papa” Schaumberg, 70, of rural Juneau, passed away at home on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020.
Wayne was born on November 7, 1949, in Hartford, the son of Clarence and Anita (Neitzel) Schaumberg.
On March 10, 1970, he was drafted into the United States Army. He served five months and 21 days in Vietnam, where he was severely injured and earned a Purple Heart, National Defense and Vietnam Service medals, prior to his honorable discharge as an E-4 Specialist on December 31, 1971.
He was united in marriage to Mary Zirbel on November 25, 1972, at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church in Horicon.
He enjoyed working for Chrysler Outboard in Hartford for many years, and later for Mercury Marine in Fond du Lac.
Wayne was very selfless and treasured the time he spent supporting his children while traveling throughout the United States as they raced BMX bikes. He loved spending time on the lake, grilling out, boating and fishing with the grandkids. A car enthusiast, Wayne always found the best treasures at auctions and enjoyed tinkering on motors in his garage and fixing up older Mustangs.
Wayne is survived by his wife, Mary of Juneau; children, Jenny (Josh) Beauprey of Horicon, Mandi (Shawn O’Donovan) Schaumberg of Waupun, Jace Schaumberg of Juneau and Jesse Schaumberg of Juneau; grandchildren, Alexa, Andrea (Enoch), Miranda, Dustin, Rayanna, Nicolina, Abbey and Anthony; mother, Anita Schaumberg of West Bend; siblings, Roy (Marsha) Schaumberg, Debbie (Randy) Clark, Keith (Barb) Schaumberg and Laurie Parker; brothers-in-law, Al (Patty) Zirbel, Neil (Ellen) Zirbel and Dean (Tracy) Zirbel; and further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence; grandson, Aaron; mother- and father-in-law, Vilas and Andrea Zirbel; other relatives and friends.
A Celebration of Life gathering will be held on Sunday, Feb. 2 at Horicon American Legion Post, 735 S. Hubbard St., Horicon from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. Inurnment will take place at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Union Grove at a later date.
Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services in Beaver Dam is honored to be serving the family. You may send private online condolences or sign the family’s guest book at www.cstonefs. com.