Freeman E. Schmucker, age 90, of Nappanee, died unexpectedly of natural causes at 12:40 p.m., Saturday, May 14, 2016, at Tennova Health Care Hospital, Jamestown, Tenn., while on a trip. He was born January 1, 1926, in Bremen to Emmon and Salina (Hochstetler) Schmucker.

Mr. Schmucker lived his lifetime in this area. On Aug. 28, 1953, he married Betty Magner. She preceded him in death April 21, 2008. He was a member of Salem Church of the Brethren and attended church regularly.

Surviving are his children: Mike (Cathy) Schmucker, Nappanee; Terry (Kim) Schmucker, Winter Haven, Fla.; Dennis (Penny) Schmucker, Elkhart; Cindy (Jerry) Yoder, Etna Green; Patti (Tim) Semen, Wawaka; Randy Schmucker, Warsaw; 17 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; brother: Levi (Millie) Schmucker, Goshen; and sisters: Edna Mae Stoltzfus, Pa.; Melinda (Leroy) Hochstetler, Bremen; and Mahala (John) Troyer, Nappanee.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; brothers: Harvey, Monroe, Marvin Schmucker; sisters: Mary Schmucker; Jemima Yoder; and Salina Yoder.

Family and friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee. There will also be one hour of visitation prior to the funeral services which will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, May 19, at the funeral home.

Burial will be in South Union Cemetery.