In Memory Of
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Donald "Donnie" Schurman
Seneca, Kansas
11/15/1945 - 12/06/2018
Donald Schurman, 73, of Seneca found his eternal peace on Thursday, December 6, 2018, as a result of health issues that compounded from a 2004 stroke.
Don was born in Seneca on November 15, 1945 to Lawrence and Nora Wichman Schurman. He attended Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic School; and graduated in 1963. The early years of parochial school shaped the man he became, and strengthened his ties to his faith. He was actively involved with marriage prep classes, he taught CCD classes, was an usher and was one of the original members of Sts. Peter & Paul’s Adoration.
On April 24, 1965 he married Shirley Heinen at St. Bede’s Catholic Church in Kelly. The couple celebrated 53 years of marriage based on love, faith and hard work. As a young married couple, they lived and farmed near Kelly. They moved to Emmett, Kansas, where Don sold Insurance for three years. They moved back to Seneca, and Don farmed his family farm until he suffered a stroke. In 1978, Don and Shirley started Sure Crop Fertilizer in Seneca; a business Don’s family continues to own and operate. Don often lobbied in Washington, DC on behalf of Kansas farmers. He was also a past Director of NFO.
Don was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, St. Joseph’s Society and the Knights of Columbus Council 1769. He enjoyed collecting antique tractors, toy tractors and visiting with fellow farmers throughout the United States.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Natalie and his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley of Seneca, children, Cory (Deanna) Schurman of Steamboat Island, Iowa, Monae (Doug) Schmelzle of Seneca and Shanon Schurman of Seneca; five grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, December 11th at 10 AM at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Seneca. Rosaries will be prayed on Monday, December 10th at 2 & 7 PM at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Seneca. Burial will be in St. Bede’s Catholic Cemetery.
Memorials are for Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church Stained Glass Window Fund, sent in care of the family.
Rosaries will be prayed on Monday, December 10th at 2 & 7 PM at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Seneca. Burial will be in St. Bede’s Catholic Cemetery.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, December 11th at 10 AM at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church.
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Shirley and Family,
So sorry to hear of Donnie going so fast. Such a great picture you have of him posted with this obituary. It was the way to remember him as healthy and happy. Thinking of you and your family!
We would like to express our deepest sympathy. May those precious memories be foremost in your hearts and minds during this difficult time.
Isaiah 25:8
Shirley & family, so very sorry for your loss. May God wrap his arms around you & your family!
Love & prayers, Tammy