Richard Allen SCHONEY

Richard Allen SCHONEY obituary, Sakatoon, CA

Richard Allen SCHONEY

Richard SCHONEY Obituary

Published by Saskatoon StarPhoenix on Sep. 6, 2017.
RICHARD ALLEN SCHONEY
March 25, 1946 - August 31, 2017
Richard (Dick) Schoney passed away suddenly on August 31, 2017 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan at the age of 71 years. Dick was born to Earl and Doris (Ferguson) Schoney on March 25, 1946 in Lena, Illinois, the middle of three children. He grew up on the family farm and enjoyed working with his dad. Dick and his father shared a passion for flying and he got his pilot's license at a young age. After high school he went on to the University of Illinois where he met his future wife, Madeline Hill. After obtaining his B.S. degree he joined in the Brethren Volunteer Service where he spent 2 years in Morocco. He returned to earn his master's degree from the University of Illinois and his Ph.D. from Purdue University in Agriculture Economics. He then took a position at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and enjoyed 6 years of teaching and farm extension. While in Wisconsin he developed the Top Management Program to help farmers begin using some of the first personal computers in farm planning. In 1982 he moved his family to Canada to start a job with the University of Saskatchewan. Richard was a professor at the university teaching farm management and finance until his retirement in July 2015. He cared about his students and enjoyed being their mentor. Richard continued to stay in contact with his former students and often invited them to his home for holiday dinners. He had the privilege of going to visit some of his students in their native countries of China, Thailand and Germany. He loved to spend time with family, particularly his grandchildren. He had a passion for traveling, photography, and enjoyed landscaping his back yard, which he called his "park". He was a Bible scholar and really enjoyed sharing his faith with others. He felt very privileged to have served as a board member of Lakeview Free Methodist Church. Dick is survived by his wife, two children, Dave (Kelli) of Urbandale, Iowa, Suzanne (Stephen) of Edinburgh, Scotland. He has 7 grandchildren, Andy, Isaac, Clark, Lillian, Cole, Eli and Elodie. He is survived by his siblings, Gary Schoney and Nancy (Ron) Jones of Urbandale, Iowa, sister-in-law and brothers-in-law Rita and Neal Carlson and Ronnie Hill, nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and an uncle. He was predeceased by his parents, parents-in-law, and sister-in-law, DiAnn Hill. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, September 8 at Lakeview Free Methodist Church, corner of Highway 16 and Boychuk Drive, Saskatoon at 11 a.m. To share memories and condolences, visit wwwparkfuneral.ca "Obituaries-Guestbook". Arrangements entrusted to Derryl Hildebrandt, Park Funeral Home, 306.244.2103.

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October 5, 2017

Asim Maqbool posted to the memorial.

September 18, 2017

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September 16, 2017

Della Summers posted to the memorial.

Asim Maqbool

October 5, 2017

Can't find words to express my sorrow and grief... a great loss to the family indeed; but I have lost my mentor and friend as well. Still hard to believe you are not among us anymore. Dick, you will be in my memory for ever..

Anita Fuchs-Parkinson

September 18, 2017

Our deepest sympathies to the Schoney Family. It has been a long time since I've seen Dick and his family. I babysat for David and Suzanne many many years ago and bring it up often as David bit me. It wasn't funny at the time but is now. Praying for all of you.

Della Summers

September 16, 2017

Madeline and family,
I'd like to offer my condolences over the passing of Richard (Dick). He was a wonderful man, and patient. May your many memories of him help ease the pain of his loss.
Respectfully,
Della Summers xo

Sandra Knoll

September 16, 2017

sorry to hear of your loss and eve sorrier to say I never met Richard even though he was my cousin. count losing him as a great loss to the family. God be with all of you

Judi Barnes

September 9, 2017

Madeline & family, so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Buwani Dayananda

September 8, 2017

Please accept my sincere condolences.

September 8, 2017

A fine man taken much too early! Our love to the family. Many fond memories of family times. You will be missed. Your cousins, Bill and Ginny

Olive Kang

September 7, 2017

I am so sad for his passing away. He was very wise, caring, faithful and genuinely kind-hearted. He was very knowledgeable and could give you strong and practical advice on almost anything. He touched so many people's lives and prayed for them constantly. His passion to guide and help foreign students benefitted a lot of new people to Canada. He will be greatly missed.

Alphanso Williams

September 7, 2017

My condolences to the Schoney Family. Rest in peace, Dick.

Doris Reynolds

September 7, 2017

My heart is with you, your family and his many friends. He touched so many and made a difference. My sincere sympathy, Doris Martin Reynolds

Linda DellaVecchia

September 7, 2017

My thoughts and prayers go out to you, Suzanne, David and the grandkids. I'm so grateful to have spent the time I did with you and Dick last summer. He was an amazing man and had such a positive affect on everyone who knew him. All my love to you and the kids.

Barbara McLain

September 6, 2017

Dear Madeline & family, I was saddened to read the news of Dick's sudden passing. Denny and I send you our deepest sympathy. You will be in out thoughts and prayers in the days and weeks ahead. Love, Barb

Cecil Nagy

September 6, 2017

So sorry for your loss. Dick was a great friend and colleague to work with over the many years.

Mavis Ens

September 6, 2017

Sincere condolences Madeline, Dave and Suzanne. My thoughts are with you all.

Mary Buhr

September 6, 2017

The College of Agriculture and Bioresources has lost a dear friend, a valued colleague and a great teacher. We mourn with his family and friends. Dick's devotion to his students was legendary. His students, the colleagues he worked with, and the many people who benefitted from his innovative ideas and practical advice, form a global legacy. His gentle kindness reminds us all how to live. He made a difference, and will be missed.

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