William passed away peacefully at home under hospice care after a seven day stay in St Clare Hospital, Baraboo. He suffered from a collapsed lung, congestive heart failure and some kidney issues.  He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan to William Schumann and Gladys Schumann (Seldahl).  Bill was a graduate of Madison West in 1957.

His first real job was managing a King Burger drive-up fast-food restaurant, first drive-up restaurant in Madison.   Bill was always in sales of some sort… a real Smoozer!!   He spent many years in multiple car dealerships in the Madison & Black Earth area.   For a number of years, he was part of the team at Capitol Jewelers on University Avenue in Madison.  And, for a period of years he was bartender/manager at Steven’s Bar & Grill on Johnson Street in Madison.

Bill was an avid bowler, golfer, enjoyed boating, fishing, and loved playing Euchre.   His special putter, wooden head with a copper face which he started using in his very young years, will be put to rest with him.   He was a member of Maple Bluff Country Club in his younger years.  A lifetime member of the Elks Club and also belonged to the Moose and the VFW.   Bill has always been known for dressing stylish, but in his later years he became known as “Mr. Fancy Pants” because he has a collection of shorts and slacks that have outlandish designs and colors.   Wild Bill!!!

He is survived by his wife of almost 26 years, Winnie Schumann (Holmes, Stuchlik); his sons James Schumann (Anita), Michael Schumann, and estranged son, Thomas Schumann; brothers Robert Walker (Schumann) (Walda), James Schumann, and Donald Schumann; bonus children Pam Bednarek (Chris), Craig Holmes (Kate), Cheryl Kurth (Jeff), and Keith Holmes (Tammy); cousins Randy Schumann (Di) and Terry Schumann; Brothers-in-law: James Stuchlik, Paul Stuchlik (Colleen), and Craig Stuchlik (Mary Ann); sister-in-law Connie Dolajeck; nephew Dean Schumann (Christine); niece Joy Baker (James); six grandchildren; four great- grandchildren; and many other relatives by marriage, and many friends that he cherished.  

He was preceded in death by his parents William and Gladys Schumann; grandparents Herman and Myrtle Schumann; brothers Paul Schumann and Lance Felly; cousin Shirley Meier; brothers-in-law John F Stuchlik (Dianne) and Joseph P. Stuchlik; and  aunt Viola Schumann.

Bill was one of a kind, he will be missed dearly by all that knew him.   

A private family funeral service will be held at Grasse Funeral Home in Pardeeville, WI and Bill will be laid to rest at Pardeeville Cemetery.

Please join Bill’s family and friends for his Celebration of Life on Sunday, May 17, 2026 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM with Universal Sound performing at the Clubhouse at Saddle Ridge Golf Course, 100 Saddle Ridge W, Portage, WI 53901.