Jared David Schumacher

COTTAGE GROVE- Jared David Schumacher, age 20, of Cottage Grove, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2014, at his home. He was born on Sept. 9, 1993, in Madison, the son of Curtis and Jeanette (Arnold) Schumacher. Jared attended Marshall High School and graduated from Monona Grove High School. In his spare time he loved to play his guitar, go boating, snowboarding and water skiing. Jared loved animals, especially cats and dogs. He was a member of the Cottage Grove Fire Department, where he was affectionately referred to as “Gauge”. His favorite tool was the “Jaws of Life”. He had a big heart and was always there to help family and friends. Jared is survived by his father, Curtis (Luanne Hofmeister) Schumacher; mother, Jeanette (Terry) Richardson; a brother, Seth Schumacher; paternal grandfather, Robert Schumacher; paternal grandmother, Marilyn Anderson; maternal grandparents, David and Evelyn Arnold; step-brothers, John Hofmeister, Jacob Hofmeister and Austin Richardson; step-sisters, Amanda Hofmeister and Jordan Richardson; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and other relatives and friends. Jared was preceded in death by his grandfather, Melvin Anderson; and Aunt Lori Arnold. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25, 2014, with his uncle, Pastor Fred Schumacher presiding. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, from 4 p.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 26, 2014. Family and friends will meet at the funeral home at 9 a.m. for procession to the cemetery. On-line condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.