Delores M. Scheumann

Delores M. Scheumann, 92, of Ossian, Indiana, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023, at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur, Indiana.

She was born on January 10, 1931, in Ossian, Indiana to the late Herbert Franke and the late Martha (Graft) Franke. Delores was united in marriage to Henry Scheumann on June 13, 1953 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church – Ossian, and he preceded her in death on January 13, 1992.

She graduated from Ossian High School in 1949.  She was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church – Ossian where she served as a Sunday School Teacher for over 25 years and served as the church secretary for several years.  She sang in the church choir for over 70 years, and was a member of the Ladies Aid since the age of 26.  Delores was also a member of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML), and the Concordia Theological Seminary Guild since 1998. She was a member of Wells County Farm Bureau for many years.

Delores was employed by Lincoln National Life in Fort Wayne.  She also assisted her husband with the operation of the family farm and was a bus driver for Northern Wells Schools for 22 years.

Delores loved being involved with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, always teaching and sharing her wisdom with them.  She enjoyed her garden and canning all the food that it provided. She made the best oatmeal chocolate chip cookies which her family will fondly remember. She also enjoyed reading, sewing, and quilting.

Survivors include her daughter, Pamela S. (Rev. Charles) Blakey of Reynolds, Indiana; son, Brian (Janice) Scheumann of Ossian, Indiana; daughter-in-law, Nancy Scheumann of Wolcottville, Indiana; sister, Beverly (Dr. William) Braun of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin; sister-in-law, Marilyn Franke of Bluffton, Indiana; nine grandchildren, Craig (Andrea) Blakey, John (fiancé Lindsey Hesseltine) Blakey, Angela (Andrew) Blotkamp, Kari (Jacob) Henry, Scott Scheumann, Andrea (Shay) Sliger, Nathan (Latesha) Archbold, Grant Scheumann, and Makena (fiancé Preston Graham) Scheumann; and 17 great-grandchildren.

Delores was preceded in death by a son, Michael Scheumann and a brother, Delin Franke.

A funeral service for Delores will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church – Ossian with Pastor Samuel Wirgau officiating. Burial will follow in the Bethlehem Lutheran Church – Ossian Cemetery.

Family and friends will be received from 2-5 and 6-8 p.m. Friday, July 21, 2023, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Ossian and one hour prior to the service on Saturday also at the church.

Preferred memorials can be given to Bethlehem Lutheran Church – Ossian or Worship Anew.

Arrangements by Zwick and Jahn Funeral Homes of Decatur, Indiana