Ronald Allen Schumann, 88, of Wethersfield passed away peacefully at home on January 12, 2017, surrounded by his devoted family. Ronald was born in Hartford on August 3, 1928, the son of the late Walter E. and Ethel M. Schumann. Ronald is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Elissa L. Schumann; his son Dr. Jeffrey Schumann and his wife Joanie; his daughter Cynthia Rier; and his son William Schumann and his wife Suzanne. He was pre-deceased by his son-in-law, Stephen Rier. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Brian, Courtney, Jared, Lindsay and her husband Michael, Jonathan, Matthew, Jennifer, Michele, Kelsey, and Taylor; his sister Barbara Loiselle and her husband Robert; as well as several nieces and nephews and many life-long friends. Ronald graduated from William Hall High School in West Hartford and Hillyer College of the University of Hartford. He served our country in the US Marine Corps as a sergeant during the Korean conflict. He received an honorable discharge from the US Marine Corps, as well as the US Navy. He was Co-founder and President of the Hartford Chapter of the Producers Council, Owner and President of The Heritage Shop, and Co-owner and President of Central Connecticut Tile Supply. Ron and Lis spent many relaxing winters in Florida, making new friends from across the country. Ronald was an avid golfer and member of Wethersfield Country Club for over 30 years. He planned many golfing and fishing outings for his friends and organized his high school class reunions. He coached and umpired both little league and senior league baseball in Wethersfield, enjoyed square dancing, and was a loyal fan of the UConn women's basketball team. A celebration of Ronald's life will be held on Friday, January 20 at 11:00 am at Grace Episcopal Church, 124 Maple Hill Avenue in Newington, followed by a reception at the church. Burial in Village Cemetery, Wethersfield will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ronald's memory may be made to either St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or to a charity of the donor's choice.