~~ Stephen R. Schoening, 67, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 7, 2013. He was born in Racine on March 15, 1946, the son of Raymond and Ruth (nee: Wilhelmsen) Schoening.
Steve graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in chemistry. He has been employed by WE Energies for over 40 years. On March 23, 1973, in the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, he was united in marriage to the former Susan Spencer. Steve was a member of Mt. Pleasant Lutheran Church, the WE Energies 20 Year Club, and the Belle City Brass Works.
Surviving are his wife, Susan; 4 sons, Scott (Renee) Schoening, of Racine, Jack (Bria) Schoening, of Green Bay, Daniel (Julie) Schoening, of Oxford, AL, and Benjamin (Melissa) Schoening, of Oakwood, GA; 8 grandchildren, with the 9th due in April, Samantha, Ethan, Austyn, Brynn, Jackson, Brandon, Miranda, and Liljaana; mother, Ruth Schoening, of Racine, brother, John (Lucy) Schoening, of San Francisco, CA; sister, Carol (Tom) Haertel. of Lynchburg, VA; nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, other relatives and friends also survive him. Steve was preceded in death by his father Raymond Schoening.
A memorial service celebrating Steve’s life will be held in the funeral home on Sunday, December 15th, at 2:00 p.m., with Rev. Kara Baylor officiating. Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family from 12:00 Noon until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers the family is establishing the Stephen R. Schoening Scholarship Fund at U.S. Bank.
Don & Gail Mattie says
Dear Sue, We are saddened to hear about Steve. We always look forward to running into you both. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. RIP Steve, you will be dearly missed.
Susan Perry says
Sorry to hear of his passing. May God send you peace and comfort during this time.
Christy Zygowski says
My family will be praying for you all. You all have our deepest sympathy for your loss.
Sonja Bengtson says
Sue and Family, Ruth and loved ones: I am sad to learn of Steve’s passing. I remember Steve as a great person and someone who was a good canasta player when we had our canasta club. Many blessings to each of you. My prayers for comfort and peace.
Gail Kruppstadt says
Despite Steve’s last minute rush typing assignments at the Gas Company, he was one of my most favorite people. I will miss seeing him at the Brassworks concerts.