Jim Schumm, 58, Rockford, died at 3:25 p.m. Nov. 1, 2014, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys.

He was born Nov. 27, 1955, in Decatur, Ind., to Harold P. and Leahline Case Schumm. On Dec. 4, 1976, he married Karen Mathewson, who survive.

Also surviving are a daughter, Jennifer L. Schumm, Rockford; two sons, Michael J. Schumm, Willshire, and David P. (Angela) Schumm, Willshire; three grandchildren, Kati M. Schumm, Drayden K. Schumm and Lexie M. Schumm; a sister, Kay Schumm, Rockford; and a brother, John Schumm, Rockford.

He was a graduate of Parkway High School and a dairy and grain farmer all his life. He was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Schumm, and a member of the Sons of the Rockford American Legion Post 508. He also was a member of the Mercer County Farm Bureau and a supporter of the Van Wert County Junior Fair.

He loved spending time with his family and friends, and he loved harness racing - especially the Little Brown Jug, which he attended the past 43 years in a row. Most of all, he enjoyed his grandchildren and the times spent playing with them.

Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Zion Evangelical Church, Schumm, Pastor Jeff Patterson officiating. Burial is at the church cemetery.

Calling is 2-8 p.m. Tuesday at Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home, Rockford, and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church.

Memorials may be directed to the church air conditioning fund.

Condolences may be expressed at ketchamripley.com.