Joseph "Joe" Shumski

Joseph "Joe" Shumski, 71, of Beavercreek, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2025, at Hospice of Dayton. Joe was born in Dayton, Ohio in 1954 to Leonard and Anna (Skupsky) Shumski. He was a graduate of Fairborn Baker High School in 1972, and received his BS in Mathematics from Wright State University in 1976. Joe retired from Systems Evolution, Inc. in 2019 as a Principal Consultant.

Joe is survived by his wife of 37 years, Maryl (Clemm) Shumski; son and partner Tony Shumski and Andrea Kaiser of Columbus, Ohio; sister and brother-in-law Sandy (Shumski) Hammack and Tip Hammack of Castle Rock, Colorado; nephew and wife Eric Hammack and Lisa Hammack of Austin, Texas; brother-in-law and partner Dean Clemm and Meral Guneyman of Pennington, New Jersey; sister-in-law and partner Nancy Clemm and Diane Harrelson of West Hills, California; many cousins and a multitude of friends and colleagues.

Joe was a wonderful husband and father, a gracious host to family and friends, and a good friend to many. He was steady and measured, good-natured, and fun to be around. Always ready with his wry and lively wit and wisdom, never afraid of a bad pun. Joe was an excellent cook who had many interests and excelled at just about everything he set out to do. He loved spending a Saturday expertly manning the grill or smoker, with a glass of good bourbon in hand. He had an enduring love of photography, whether it be landscape shots on a recent trip to Alaska, portraits of family and friends, close-up shots of flowers in the garden, or photos of his favorite dog Rufus. He also loved woodworking, shooting 9-ball, and listening to good music. It seemed like he remembered all the lyrics to every song from his youth. There never seemed to be a problem Joe couldn't solve. Just give him a little time and it was under control. He welcomed everyone with a warm embrace. A big softy, with a smile in his eye. He was the most generous, open-handed, and open-hearted of souls.

The family will announce a celebration of life at a later date.