Obituary of Richard A. Schubmehl

Wayland – Richard A. Schubmehl, “Dick” passed away late Wednesday afternoon December 18, 2024 at the Vincent House Comfort Care Home in Wayland. Dick was born July 6, 1933 in Wayland the son of Fredrick and Dorrena (Jacobs) Schubmehl. He grew up in Wayland, graduated from Wayland Central School in 1952 and has remained a lifelong resident of the Wayland area. Dick served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He entered April 22, 1953 and was honorably discharged April 21, 1955. After his discharge, Dick and Alma Ann Middleton were married on October 13, 1956 and have celebrated over 68 years of marriage. He worked for Craig Colony in Sonyea as a cook and ended his state career working with area state Group Homes. He retired from the State in the late 1980’s. Throughout the years after, he was a painter. Many homes in and around the Wayland area were painted by Dick. His hobbies were many! Dick enjoyed hunting; umpiring and refereeing both little league baseball and soccer; and coaching baseball. He was a communicant of St. Joseph’s church and volunteered whenever he could, especially during the Festival years. He was a member of the Adoration Society, the Wayland Historical Society and was a life member of the Wayland Fire Department. His volunteering also was appreciated at the Vincent House in Wayland. Dick was predeceased by his parents, Fred and Dorrena Schubmehl; his daughter, Beth Anne Schubmehl; and brother Robert and Fred “Junior” Schubmehl. He is survived by his wife, Alma Ann Schubmehl of Wayand; his son David (Val) Schubmehl of Wayland and his daughter, Julie (Curt) Colombo of Penfield; his grandchildren, Katie (Cody) Recktenwald of Wayland, Rebecca Schubmehl of Wayland, Matthew (Katie) Schubmehl of Texas, Ellen (Sam) Lentine of Rochester and Brian (Carly) Colombo of Pittsburgh; his great grandchildren, Colton and Jack; his brother, Ronald Schubmehl of Churchville and sister Genie Brunswick of N. Cohocton; along with many nieces and nephews. Dick and his family offer a very special thank you to all the staff and volunteers at the Vincent House. Memorial contributions may be made to the Vincent House, 310 Second Ave., Wayland, NY 14572. Dick’s family and friends are invited to his funeral service on Monday December 23rd, 2024 at 11am at St. George-Forsythe Funeral Home, 109 West Naples St., Wayland. Committal prayers and interment will take place immediately following at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Wayland.