Richard F. "Dick" Schumacher, 83, of Montreal, Wis., passed away peacefully Monday,  March 14, 2011, in Ironwood, surrounded by family.       Born in Watertown, Wis., to Edna and Reinhold Schumacher on March 7, 1928, he later moved and grew up in Janesville, Wis.      He attended Janesville (Wis.) High School where he enjoyed participating in track and field, baseball and basketball. It was here where basketball became his passion and played for the championship team in 1946.   After high school he attended Oshkosh (Wis.) State Teachers College where he participated in track and field and played basketball from 1947 to 1950. He participated on the Wisconsin State University Conference championship teams in 1947 and 1948. After graduating in 1950 he taught and coached basketball at Waupun High School.      On April 2, 1949, he was united in marriage to Doris Nemitz.      In 1952, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, applied and was accepted into Naval Officers Candidates School in Newport, R.I. and became an ensign. He was assigned to U.S. Navy Security Group in Sasebo, Japan, for two years after which he returned to finish his active duty at Great Lakes, Ill. He then joined the Naval Reserves. He remained in Naval Reserve for 19 years as part of the Naval Reserve Security Group; he was assigned "Blue and  Gold" officer for the U.S. Naval Academy, and retired with the rank of commander.      After active duty, he taught science and coached varsity basketball at Berlin High School. In 1960, he briefly left teaching for other interests that included selling insurance in Watertown, Wis., and managing a Chevrolet dealership. In 1963, he returned to education at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in physical education at the campus school. The following year he accepted a job at UW-Oshkosh as a physical education instructor and assistant director of the intramural sports program.      In 1964, he completed a master's degree in physical education from Colorado State College, and for the next three summers continued his education at the University of Minnesota. In 1972 he was promoted to director of intramural sports and remained in that position until retiring in 1990.      During his time at Oshkosh, he was  active with students, faculty, sports, clubs and campus community. He coached the alpine ski team, assisted in starting men's and women's soccer and ice hockey, served as advisor for five years for the Sig Tau fraternity, served as secretary and treasurer of the Titan Booster Club from 1965-90, was on the Hall of Fame Selection Committee from 1974-90, and was on the Alumni Association Board of Directors for 26 years during which time he served as secretary for 10 years and president for eight years. He received the Alumni Service award in 1986 and in 1997 he was inducted into the UW-Oshkosh Athletic Hall of Fame.      In his personal life he enjoyed traveling with his wife and two sons and being a part of their sporting endeavors. In 1983 he and his wife purchased their home in Montreal and converted it to a bed and breakfast, which is where he spent his time until his death.      He enjoyed shopping, cooking and having long conversations with the guests, many of whom came to be good friends. He loved having people around to enjoy good food, good conversation, and to watch the game on television. He also loved the company of his dogs.      Dick is survived by his wife of 62 years, Doris; his two sons, Scott (Anne) Schumacher, his wife Anne Schumacher, Ellenton, Fla., and Jim Schumacher (Kathy Gordon), Montreal, Wis.; granddaughter Miranda, Ellenton, Fla.; a sister and brother, Marion Schumacher and Paul Schumacher, Janesville; many nieces and nephews; and his two beloved dogs Sammi and Keeley.      Dick was preceded in death by his parents.       In respect towards Dick's wishes, there will be a private family celebration of life at a later date.      The family would like to thank the staff at Regional Care Hospice for their caring, dedicated service, as well as all who kept Dick in their thoughts and prayers.      In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Regional Care Hospice in Ironwood, Wesley United Methodist Church in Ironwood, or the UW-Oshkosh Titan Booster Club.      Dick was as genuine as they come. He was a wonderful husband, father, teacher, coach, advisor, and friend to everyone. He loved everyone and everyone loved him. "Is that right?" as he would say. That's right. We love you dearly, Dick and will miss you.      Online condolences may be given to Dick's family at mckevittpatrickfuneralhome.com .      Arrangements were entrusted to McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ironwood.