Kristina M. Schumann

Schumann, Kristy Kristy passed away unexpectedly June 25, 2018 after suffering a stroke. Kristy was born September 21, 1967. Like many babies born with Down Syndrome at that time, Kristy was not expected to thrive nor even to live. She proved them wrong every step of the way through her feistiness and the care of parents Gerry and Ken Schumann. Kristy was a central part of her family and is survived by siblings Kim (Holt), Ken, Kerry, Kathy (Fernandez), and Kelly, their spouses and children, and a large extended family. Kristy had a wicked sense of humor, a love for music, and a talent for art. Kristy’s “family” extended far beyond her immediate parents and siblings. She was lucky to have a second family in Sara and Matt Geszvain and their children who cared for her when Ken and Gerry traveled. Carole and Leon Burzynski and their children were also family for Kristy. She had her Camp Pow Wow family, her family at Goodwill, and the many friends she made at goat shows, 4-H events, and bluegrass concerts. She’d introduce herself to everyone she met with her famous opening line, “when’s your birthday?” and had a friend for life. A visitation will be held at St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Church (W359 N8512 Brown St, Oconomowoc) on Friday, June 29 from 10 am until 11:45 am. A Mass of Christian Burial will start at 12 noon with burial to follow at St. Catherine of Alexandria Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to her beloved Camp Pow Wow here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Kerry-Schumann