Debra J. "Deb" Schumm, 55, of Republic, passed away Thursday morning, August 23, 2012 at her home surrounded by family.

She was born on January 6, 1957, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Marion E. and Chadyne F. (Goshe) Desgrange. On April 16, 1977, she married her high school sweetheart, George H. Schumm.

Survivors include her husband, George of Republic; father, Marion; son Kevin (Shawna Imprasert) Schumm of Pickerington; daughter, Laura (Justin) Miller of Columbus; sister, Dorene Hoyda of Tiffin; and three sisters-in-law, Jane (Bill) Smith and Janet (Ray) Steinmetz, both of Tiffin and Ann Casteluccio of Sawyer, MI.

Preceding her in death is her mother, Chadyne.

Deb graduated from Tiffin Calvert High School in 1975 and from Heidelberg College in 2003 with a Master's degree in Counseling. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Deb worked at Bucyrus Community Counseling for the past five years and loved her job and the friends she made while working there. She enjoyed quilting, crafts, camping and traveling. She enjoyed decorating and taking care of her home; which was published in the Country Sampler Magazine. Deb also loved animals especially her dog Taffy, which preceded her in death.

Her Mass of Christian burial will be at 12:00 noon on Monday, August 27, 2012 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Rev. Joseph Szybka officiating. Burial will be at a later date. The Rosary will be prayed 20 minutes prior to Mass.

Friends may visit with the family from 6-8:00 P.M. on Sunday, August 26, 2012 and from 10-12:00 noon on Monday, August 27, 2012, at Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home & Crematory, 236 S. Washington St., Tiffin, Ohio 44883, (419) 447-2424. A Christian Wake service will begin at 8:00 P.M.

Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

Condolences may be sent and the guest book signed at www.hgmackfuneralhome.com.