Frederick R. Schumacher ’52

Fred died May 29, 2010, in Santa Ana, Calif., after a long struggle with cancer.  

At Princeton he distinguished himself in NROTC, as captain of the nationally recognized rifle team, and in the classroom. He served with distinction in the Marine Corps during the Korean War. Though he was released from active duty in the ’50s, he forever remained a proud Marine. Returning to civilian life, he received a law degree from Cornell in 1957, practiced in New York, and then moved to Los Angeles to practice tax law.

A noted marksman who loved the outdoors, Fred had a passion for big-game hunting, and went on numerous safaris in Alaska and elsewhere in the United States, Canada, and Africa. He took pride in being an honorary member of the East African Professional Hunters Association.

Fred is remembered as a loving husband, loyal friend, and devoted patriot. His sense of duty and pride of country led him to perform extensive pro bono work for various programs of the Marine Corps, including children of deceased Marines.

The class extends deepest sympathy to Fred’s wife, Birte; his children, Ian, Anna Lisa, and Eric; and grandchildren, Martin, Audrey, Aidan, and Lily.