DODGE CITY - Donald A. Shumard passed away on the morning of November 17th, 2023 at the Kansas Soldiers Home in Ft. Dodge, Kansas. Cremation has taken place and the family will have a gathering for a celebration of life at a later date.

Donald was born in Jetmore, Kansas on December 14, 1934 to his parents Harry C. and Mary A. Shumard. He was a graduate of Dodge City High School. Donald married his high school sweetheart, Donna D. Adrian on March 3, 1956.

Donald served in the United States Army, including service time overseas in Bamberg, Germany. After leaving military service, Donald returned home to Dodge City, Kansas where he resumed his career farming and got back to his passion of automobile racing. Donald loved his family, friends, racing and fishing. Also, he very much enjoyed the many great conversations with friends and family that were held in his shop.

Donald is survived by his wife, Donna Shumard, Dodge City; his son, David C. Shumard and wife Jane, Dodge City; daughter-in-law Pam Shumard, Fowler; five grandsons, Adam Shumard (Jennifer), Cimarron; Davey Shumard (Amber), Dodge City; Tanner Zimmerman (Amber), Meade; Tallon Shumard (Ember), Lawrence; Tate Shumard (Mikala), Paola; and five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his eldest son, Donald W. Shumard (Pam) of Fowler.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Kansas Soldiers Home or Hospice of the Prairie in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.