SSG (RET) Randy D Schumann

U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Randy D. Schumann, 75, passed away on a Tuesday evening, June 2, 2026. Born in Oldenburg Germany, Randy and his family, all of whom practiced a medical profession, came of age in Orange County California. Dr. Robert M. Schumann, their father, served as the Chief Forensic Psychiatrist for the State Hospital System. His mother was a nurse, and Randy was a Psychiatric Technician at Atascadero State Hospital prior to being drafted into military service. His parents required each child to play an instrument and learn to drive a car with a shift. His dad sat in the hallway when the children were young, playing his ukelele and singing them to sleep. His flute performances at Golden State College during the Christmas season were a treat for friends and family. Randy's parents and siblings loved traveling to State Parks and the Pacific Ocean, where older children taught younger ones to surf, swim, and become certified divers. These trips were his most colorful early memories. Randy excelled in Army Communications and Electronics, helicopter inspection and repair, Aviation Water Survival, Combat Search and Rescue. He was a Sharpshooter on the firing range and made his own ammo as a hobby. He liked to rebuild and repair appliances and firearms of many kinds. His early assignment in a detachment assigned to Germany's Fulda Gap was a highly sensitive assignment where the men understood that, under attack, they had enough munitions to defend themselves for thirty minutes. His later service was on Fort Bragg's Simmons Army Airfield, in helicopter repair and inspection. He was a decorated soldier who was awarded many commendations to include the Meritorious Service Medal. Following his 1993 army retirement he earned degrees in Computer Science and Mathematics, was a Konica Technician on Fort Bragg where he was recognized for excellence. He was Cart Master for Ryder Golf Course on Post, where he assessed and repaired electronic golf carts, saving the government considerable revenue. Randy is survived by his wife Sidonia. Their 44th wedding anniversary was to be on June 17, 2026, and a large in-law family. His siblings are Lahna J. Pietz, (Tim), Lorilee C. Capp (Denny), Robin M. Aleman, (Adan) Roger W. Schumann, (Sandy) and lifelong brotherly friend, Mark Schmidt (Nancy), and many relatives and grandchildren. Special thanks to those who helped Randy receive the Last Rites of the Church. He sacrificed much. He is at peace.

SSG (RET) Randy D Schumann

September 25, 1950 - June 2, 2026