Obituary of Richard John Schaum

GILBERT - Richard John Schaum - A Catholic Mass celebrating the life of Richard J. Schaum will be held at 4:00 PM, Thursday, August 11, 2016 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 2350 Augusta Highway, Lexington, SC 29072. Father Ray Carlo will officiate. Just beyond his 90th birthday, Richard passed from earthly life into eternal life on July 27, 2016. As we pray for the repose of his soul, we ask him to pray for us as we continue our life's journey. Richard was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and was a World War II Navy veteran, having served on an LST in the South Pacific. His love of automobiles led him to a management career in the automotive industry. Mr. Schaum is survived by his loving wife, Maryann; daughters, Patrice Sanders (Emmett), Lynnette and Suzie Schaum, Renee Snedecor (Jack), Tia and Elizabeth Ferretti; step-brother, David Wotawa; 9 grandchildren, Jessica Andrews (Josh), Miranda James, Ashley Grau (Dawson), Nicole Morris (Andrew), Christen, Kelsey and Sarah Snedecor, Jordyn and Brennan Gray; 10 great-grandchildren, Christopher Clayborn, Aurthor Morales, Collin, Lily and Logan Andrews, McKenna, Mason and Madelyn Morris, Jackson Ellison and Benjamin James. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his first wife, Jean Schaum, and his son, Richard Schaum, Jr. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Corpus Christi Catholic Church Assistance Ministry, 2350 Augusta Highway, Lexington, SC 29072. Woodridge Funeral Home of Lexington is assisting the family.