Alvin "Al" Schonauer a resident of Durant, Oklahoma passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at the age of 90. He was born to Harvey D. and Bertha (Mullet) Schonauer on July 5, 1924 in Coshocton, Ohio. Al married Rayna Peacock in Durant, Oklahoma on May 18, 2011.
Al served his country in United States Navy/Air Force for five years and was part of the recovery at Pearl Harbor and Midway Island. He was an established grocery store owner until he sold the business. Al was an entrepreneur and loved to travel.
Mr. Schonauer is survived by his wife, Rayna of the home; children, Linda Moore of Austin, Texas, Larry Schonauer of Tulare, California, Brenda Prodstield of Las Vegas, Nevada; 3 step-children; six grandchildren and six step-grandchildren; 5 great- grandchildren and 2 step-great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild.
Mr. Schonaurer was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Bertha Schonauer; wives, Marge and Allie Mae; one brother, four Sisters, and one step-son.
A memorial service in his honor was held Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at the Northwest Church of Christ in Durant, Oklahoma with Don Gelles officiating.
Family and friends may send online condolences and view tributes at www.holmescoffeymurray.com.
Services are under the direction of Holmes-Coffey-Murray Funeral Home, Durant, Oklahoma.
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March 20, 2015
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