Edward Guy Schaumburg, 86, of Askov peacefully passed away the evening of July 1, 2015 at Mercy Hospital in Moose Lake, MN surrounded by family. Ed was born to Guy James and Clyda Bell (Johnston) Schaumburg in St. Paul MN on Sept 11, 1928. He was the eldest surviving son (by minutes as he was a twin) of 15 children. Ed was raised in North St. Paul MN, spending his summers at a family cabin on Washburn Lake in Outing MN. After fighting fires out west at age 16, Ed went on to college for forestry. Ed then went into the Army serving first in Kodiak Alaska in 1948 and placed second with his Kodiak army ski team in the Artic Ski Bowl by Mt. McKinley. He was then called to serve in the Korean War in 1950, rising to the rank of Staff Sergeant as a combat soldier attached to the first Calvary Division, Seventh Regiment, First Battalion, Able Company. He did two tours, receiving two purple hearts (he declined a third) among numerous other medals. The third injury nearly took his life and he spent weeks unconscious in a Japanese hospital. Ed carried shrapnel in his chest until he died. He was honorably discharged in December 1951. Later Ed attended the Dunwoody Institute for tool and die training and was a professional welder. In 1977 he received his Bachelors of Arts in Engineering from Metropolitan State University.
He met his future wife Joyce Lorraine Feely (both were North Saint Paul High School graduates) over a coca-cola; they were married on August 2, 1952. They lived in the Twin Cities until 1971 when, after a five year search, they uprooted their family and moved from a home they built in Oakdale to an abandoned farm in Askov that they fixed-up and modified into a beef ranch.
Ed first worked as a machinist and mechanic for Northwest Airlines before getting a position at GNB (Gould National Battery) as a research and experimental machinist. At GNB, he rose to manager of mechanical engineering, overseeing the drafting and machining departments. He filed 22 patents for GNB's battery-manufacturing process. Several of Ed's patents are still in use today. This work led to an international reputation in the battery business and he traveled world-wide to troubleshoot for other GNB plants. After commuting from GNB to Askov for 12 years, Ed retired at age 55 to his ranch. Besides beef, they raised rabbits, chickens and crops. After his identical twin Ernest died at age 66, Ed sold his cattle and pursued golf full time. Ed and Joyce spent many of their winters in Texas. Ed continued to use his design talent to help family and friends in his retirement. Ed hated suits by this time and you would only see him in jeans with his trusty coffee mug in tow. He spent many hours in the car with his beloved dogs on errands and to get them treats.
As a disabled vet, Ed was involved in the local Disabled American Veterans. Ed also built and flew radio controlled airplanes for many years. He was never idle.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents Guy and Clyda, sisters Peggy, Marion, Corrine as well as brothers Ernest (twin) and Rodney. There were 6 unnamed siblings that died at birth. He was also preceded in death by honorary son in law David Wynkoop , nephews Glenn Schaumburg, Jay and Craig Guthrie, and niece LuAnn Schaumburg.

Ed is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Joyce of Askov; daughters Linda Schaumburg, Cindy (Randy) Mortensen, Clara (Jeff) Edin, all of Askov, Gail (Jim) Remaly of Bettendorf, Iowa and son Guy (Shannon) Schaumburg of Sturgeon Lake MN, siblings Sidney (Marlys) Schaumburg, Nancy Guthrie and Janice Swanson, as well as sister in laws Lorraine (Ernest) and Betty (Rodney) Schaumburg. Grandchildren are Terrah Jensen, Billy (Kris) Rote, Justin (Lauren) Mortensen, Mike (Gina) Rote, Danny (Lisa) Mortensen, Colt (Stacey) Edin, Jenna (Greg) Roth, Meghan Schaumburg, Samantha Schaumburg, Zach Schaumburg and Elliana Schaumburg ---- Plus many great grandchildren.

A gathering of family and friends will be Saturday, July 11, from 10 AM until the 11 AM Memorial Service in Oak Lake Lutheran Church, Kerrick. Dinner served at the church after burial in the Oak Lake Community Cemetery. Military honors provided by Moose Lake American Legion Post#379. To sign the guestbook online, go to: www.hhkfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are with Hamlin Hansen Kosloski Funeral Home, Moose Lake.