08/25/2025
Here at Knopp HealthCare, weāre blessed to be surrounded by residents whose lives have helped shape the very fabric of our heartfilled community. Today, we are honored to share a bit about one of these great treasures, Mr. Harvey Louis Schumann.
Born in April of 1942 to Hildegard and Woerner Schumann, Harvey grew up in Hye, Texas, back when his parents had a dairy on what is now part of the Lyndon B. Johnson State Park. He laughs when telling stories of learning to drive in his dadās ā57 Chevy and how his āfirst loveā was a girl named Susie..but his āsecond loveā was his shiny ā61 Chevroletš. He worked hard, making 18 months of $100 payments to pay it off, only to later joke that when he met his wife Julia, he had to start āpaying on her too.ā
šJulia just rolls her eyes and laughs, because she knows the truth: she was his greatest love.
Harvey and Julia were married in October of 1962, and this year they celebrate 63 years of marriage. They built a beautiful family of 3 boys, 5 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. And to this day, Julia says she had never seen such a handsome man as when she first met him on her way to the post office in town.š„°š
A carpenter, farmer, and rancher, Harvey has always had a love for the outdoors. Even now, nothing makes him prouder than the sweet corn he grows right outside Hye. His family often shares it with our staff, and we all agree..nothing tastes better. š½
Though Harvey and Julia didnāt travel much, they cherished the simple joys of life, like visiting their son in Atlanta, or the often occasion of Harvey sneaking away to fish and hunt..He even cast a few lines on the coast.
When it comes to food, Harvey loves a good grilled steak, but heāll tell you nothing beats hot wings and a slice of pecan pie.š¤¤
Around here, we tease him that he drinks enough hot coffee to keep the whole dining room out of supply!..but that cup always comes with another great story.
Weāre also thankful for Julia, who volunteers her time to help us here at Knoppās. Together, she and Harvey bring such joy, wisdom, and laughter to wherever they are.
Having Harvey here with us..he is a reminder of what makes living here so special.
His stories, his love for family, his work ethic, and his humor are all part of the āsmall town heartā that defines the generations of care here at Knoppās.
Thank you, Harvey and Julia, for letting us be part of your beautiful journey.
