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Michael Schoen Obituary
Michael J. Schoen, 64, of Elkhart, passed on Thursday, April 14, 2022, at his home.
Mike was born on June 27, 1957, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late William Joseph and Kathyleen (Quigney) Schoen. He married Marilyn Huffman on April 24, 1976, in Elkhart.
He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; and two sons, Ryan (Maribeth) Schoen and Todd Schoen of Elkhart; as well as two grandchildren, Maddison and Collin Schoen; sisters, Marianne (Max) Davis, Pat Rink and Eileen Yoder; and one brother, Dick Schoen.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Tom Schoen.
Mike worked for the City of Elkhart for 35 years, until his retirement in 2014. He also owned and operated his own lawn business. Mike had a lot of pride in whatever he did. He enjoyed working in his yard, golfing, camping and spending time with family and friends, especially his grandchildren. Mike had a big heart and would help anyone in need. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed.
A Celebration of Life for Mike will be held on Saturday, May 7, from noon to 6 p.m. at The Elkhart Conservation Club, 55515 Riviera Drive, Elkhart, IN 46514.
To leave the family an online condolence, please visit the Hartzler-Gutermuth-Inman Funeral Home website.
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Laurie Lauer
May 6, 2022
Oh Marilyn I can't imagine your shock!!
I have decades of memories of Mike entertaining my aunt/ uncle after cutting grass. He was the MOST entertaining city worker I ever knew. It was almost fun to look for him when I saw street dept. ahead to look for Mike & what crazy stuff we could yell to each other. Have some great audio tape of him playing horseshoes in the dark with Dick Buenger. Hope to see u Sat.
Herb Trudy Halsey
May 6, 2022
Dear Marilyn, so sorry for your loss, you and Mike have been such good neighbors! We always enjoyed talkin across the fence on different subjects he was a great guy and will be deeply missed!
KC Butler
April 30, 2022
From high school to the last time I saw Mike, last December, every encounter lifted my heart and made me grateful to have positive, loving, enjoyable friends like like him. I miss him already. Thanks for geat memories and RIP my friend.
Pamela S Deitch
April 23, 2022
Dear Marilyn,
Im so sorry to hear of this sad loss to you and your family. Mike will be greatly missed by so many. I will be praying for you during this difficult time.
Love and Hugs,
Pam Deitch
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Burt Conlisk
April 22, 2022
Great Growing Up
Memories Mike...
Coined the name Schoen-berlain playing hoops at Bollero's...
First one with a new Schwinn bike you bought by yourself...
First one to 420 and introduce The Zep to us all in 'The Fort'...
First with his own business after paper routes...
And on and on it goes...
Love You Brother, GodSpeed!
You Will Be Greatly Missed!
Linda Meador (Baker)
April 22, 2022
To the Schoen family, So very sorry for your loss. The family will always be dear to us. Have known Mike since he was a baby. Have only heard great things about him. Thoughts and prayers for all of you.
Michael & Alma
April 21, 2022
Eileen & family, so sorry for your loss. We pray for peace for you all.
Brett A Elkins
April 21, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dennis and Connie Malloy
April 21, 2022
To my dear cousin:Marilyn my heart felt sympathy goes out to you and your family. I´m so sorry for your loss. We live in Florida full time, but plan to return to Elkhart the end of May and hope to stay thru July. I really want to get together while I´m home. I will contact you. Love Connie.
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Joey huffman
April 21, 2022
Mike was a great uncle he was a great guy and knew a lot of people and would talk to anybody he loved the Cleveland browns and Cleveland Indians. he was willing to help anyone loved his dog Baxter also he even went camping with Mike remember great memories with you uncoe mike you will be missed dearly see you in heaven someday
Dan Billey
April 21, 2022
Very sad news about an old Crawford St. friend from the 60s-70s. Mike was part of the huge gang of kids who lived and loved life back then playing every sport of every season we knew and was just a warm hearted, fun guy who was loved by many.
Rest easy old friend.....
Teresa And Bert Durrell
April 21, 2022
Marilyn and family thinking of you and sorry for your loss. Will keep you in my prayers.God bless you and family.
Justin Buenger
April 20, 2022
Mike was a great friend of my dad's since they were kids. He was a great person and will dearly missed... Love you Mike
Gerry Fults
April 20, 2022
Sending our sympathies on Mikes passing. So sorry for your families loss.
Jack Meyer
April 20, 2022
So sorry to hear this. Mike was a good man. He will be missed
Cindy Gard
April 20, 2022
Marilyn, So very sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and your family. Your neighbor and coworker
Cindy Gard
Marty and Tammy Morgan
April 19, 2022
I worked with Mike and his son Ryan at the city. What great guys. Mike and Ryan would do anything to help you, you´ll be missed Mike. I´m very sorry for the entire family.
Debbie Montagano Chris
April 19, 2022
Sending much love to Marilyn and family. God Speed Michael
Jack and Susan Parkhurst
April 19, 2022
We were so shocked by Mike's passing. Prayers for Mike and the entire Schoen family. Your neighbors, Jack and Susan Parkhurst
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