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Auburn – Earl Keith Shumaker, 66 of Auburn passed away Sunday April 13, 2025 at Parkview Randalia Hospital in Fort Wayne.
He was born December 5, 1958 in Maysville, Kentucky to Wayne S and Mary Francis (Dickson) Shumaker.
Keith worked at Parker Hannifin in Ashley for 40 years before retiring in September 2024. He was also a coach for the DeKalb Baron Girls Softball team for a number of years.
He is survived by a daughter, Krysten Shumaker of Garrett; grandson, Hunter Thacker of Garrett; 3 brothers, Daniel Shumaker of Angola, Dennis (Priscilla) Shumaker of Spring Branch, Texas and Mark Shumaker of Fort Myers, Florida and a special nephew, Darrin Harpenau of Angola.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Sandra McCormick and a niece Angelia Harpenau.
Services will be 2 PM Wednesday April 16, 2025 at Feller and Clark Funeral Home, 875 South Wayne Street, Waterloo, IN with burial to follow in Fairfield Cemetery, Corunna. Calling is Tuesday from 4 to 7 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family askes that memorials be given in memory of Keith to the DeKalb High School Athletic Department or the American Cancer Society. To send condolences to the family visit www.fellerandclark.com.
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