Charles A. Shuman

Charles A. Shuman, 91, died Wednesday (April 4, 2012) at his residence in southern Huntington County, Indiana, in the company of his immediate family. He was born on December 2, 1920 to Don C. and Viola (Buzzard) Shuman in Wayne Township, Huntington, Indiana. Mr. Shuman was a graduate of Banquo High School in 1939 and he attended Oklahoma State University. He married Wilma E. Sanger on November 21, 1948. Wilma preceded him in death on March 31, 2006. Mr. Shuman served in WWll in Europe with the U.S. Air Force 388th Bomb Group, 8th Air Force for over three years. He was a life member of the 388th Bomb Group Association. He was a former Wayne Township Trustee and later served on the Advisory Board. He was a lifetime farmer in Huntington and Wabash counties and stayed actively engaged in his farming operation until 2006. He was awarded the Hoosier Homestead Award in 1999 for their farm in Wayne Township. Mr. Shuman was a sports enthusiast and had been scheduled to report with the St. Louise Cardinals Baseball Team at the same time he was to be enlisted with the Air Force. For many years he was a referee and an umpire for the high school athletic games. He enjoyed participating in independent team playing and watching softball, baseball, and basketball events. Because of Mr. Shumans love of sports he was inducted into the Huntington Hall of Fame for Basketball. He and his wife served as volunteers at Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home for 25 years. Survivors include his daughter - Nancy Y. (James C.) Breiner of rural LaFontaine; and a sister - Lydia Pulley of Mount Etna. His sister - Pauline G. Laux, half-sister - Goldie Gorrell, stepbrother - George Norris and his grandson - Scott C. Breiner, preceded him in death. Visitation is from 10-12 pm, Friday (April 6, 2012) at Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, Indiana with funeral services following at 12:00 with Rev. Ray Schribner officiating. Burial will be held at the Gardens of Memory, Huntington County, with the V.F.W Post #2689 providing military grave side services. Memorial contributions can be made to Cancer Services for Huntington County and the American Heart Association in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary 35 West Park Drive, Huntington Indiana 46750.

Charles A. Shuman

December 2, 1920 - April 4, 2012