Henry Emmett Shumaker, Sr.

          Henry Emmett Shumaker, Sr., 79, Nevada, MO passed from this life on Monday, January 13, 2025. Henry was born October 1, 1945 in Nevada to Harold L. Shumaker, Sr. and Virginia Lucille (Gowin) Shumaker. He was united in marriage to Polly Ruth Mills on July 14, 1963 in Nevada and she survives of the home.

     Henry was raised in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School Class of 1963. Following high school, he worked for a time at Urner Brothers Service Station, and Kellwood Tent Factory. He then began working at 3M Nevada where he was employed for 32 years until his retirement. Henry loved being outdoors, he enjoyed gardening, taking care of his cattle, and fishing, but he especially loved spending time with his family.

     In addition to his wife Polly, he is survived by three children, Henry Shumaker, Jr., Karen Foster, and Brenda Shumaker, all of Nevada; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; three brothers, Harold Leon Shumaker, Jr. (Margaret), Ralph Shumaker, Sr. (Sandi), Nevada, and Raymond Shumaker (Brenda), Nevada;  as well as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in  death by his parents; a sister, May Hutchison; his uncle, Bob Gowin and his wife Pat; and a granddaughter, Michelle Elizabeth Downen.

     Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 17, 2025 at Ferry Home in Nevada. The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m. on Thursday evening at the funeral home.

     Memorials are suggested in his name to Vernon County Cancer Relief c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

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