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Ball State Athletics Remembers John Scheumann

John Scheumann, a former Ball State football standout and a longtime supporter of the University, passed away last week. He was 71 years old.

Please read a statement from me and @bgoetz12 about the passing of @BallState alumnus and benefactor John Scheumann: pic.twitter.com/3ulFXm1Stz

— Geoffrey S. Mearns (@PresidentMearns) October 3, 2020

A defensive back for the 1969 and 1970 teams, Scheumann graduated from Ball State with a degree in accounting in 1971. After graduation, he worked in the housing industry and went on to co-found Crossmann Communities.