Carol Alice White Schumann, age 89, peacefully passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025, at Bethel Oaks Memory Care in Viroqua. Born on July 12, 1935, in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, Carol was the daughter of William (Bill) and Dorothy White. She spent her early years attending Catholic elementary and high schools until she was 16 years old. Carol was united in marriage to Kenneth C. Schumann, and they farmed together in the Schumann Valley south of Kendall, Wisconsin. They had had five children. They were later divorced.

A gifted artist, Carol had a lifelong passion for painting. What began with her father’s influence blossomed into a creative journey that touched every part of her life. She took classes and became a certified instructor in Donna Dewberry’s One Stroke Painting method, sharing her talent with others. From glassware to canvas, her art was a true reflection of her vibrant and creative spirit.

Beyond her artistic endeavors, Carol loved tending to her garden, growing beautiful flowers, and finding joy in the simple pleasures of baking, & canning. Her creativity was also reflected in the many jobs she held over the years including cooking at Christopher’s in La Crosse, Cacciapaglio’s Italian House in LaCrosse, mausoleum sales, advertising sales for Foxy Shopper, framing at the Hand of Man in La Crosse, and working for 25 years at Empire Screen Printing in Onalaska.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents, siblings Robert White, Jean Doornek, Molly Tucker, ex-husband Kenneth, son Kevin and daughter Colleen Lum. She is survived by her sister, Carmen (Steve) Kirkland, three children, Kerry (Shelley) Schumann, Christine Blum (special friend Paul McLaughlin),and Carla Schumann (special friend David Clements), Son-in-law Jay Lum, grandchildren Justin Schumann, and Brandin (Monica) Schumann, Kyle (Mia) Lum, Kiara Lum, Ethan and Cassie Schumann (fiancé Noah Terrel), Jessica (Claudio) Gasca, Zachary Blum (fiancé Dakota Holgard), and Joshua (Alyssa) Seubert.  She is also survived by several great-grandchildren, Isabella, Arianna, Mercedes, Bentley Gasca, Maria Victoria Behrend, Kevin, Jackson & Maxwell and one great-great grandchild, Luca Lum.

A celebration of life for Carol Schumann will be held at The Gathering Place, 133 Mason Street, Onalaska, on Friday, April 11, 2025, visitation from 4:00-7:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 6:00 p.m. by Msgr. Del Malin.  Coulee Region Cremation Group is assisting the family.

Carol will be remembered for her quick-witted sense of humor, and you never quite knew what might come out of her mouth. She had a way of lighting up any room with her infectious laughter and sharp wit, always keeping those around her on their toes. She will be missed.  Blessed be her memory.