Richard Schoenhardt

Richard Eugene Schoenhardt, 92, passed away peacefully at home on March 16, 2024, confident of God's love and mercy in eternity. Born in New York City, September 17,1931, eldest son of Eugene F. Schoenhardt and Beulah Baker Schoenhardt.
Richard attended NY City public schools, Admiral Farragut Academy in St. Petersburg, Florida, and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY. Graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture degree in 1954 and commissioned a lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps after a college career that included 3 varsity letters each in football and lacrosse, Phalanx honor society, president of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity, honorary membership in Tau Beta Pi and Sigma Xii, and AIA student medal for excellence in architecture. Mentioned in Who's who in American Colleges and Universities and also in National Student Leaders. Married Lynne Forbes in 1955. Served in the 2nd Marine Division at Camp Lejeune, NC as engineering platoon leader and assistant Division Engineering Officer, and later trained officer candidates at Quantico, VA.
Richard began an architectural career in 1957 in Albany, NY, was licensed in NY in 1960, and began private practice with Roger Galliher in Simsbury in 1961. In 1984 founded Schoenhardt Architects, was President of the Connecticut chapter of the American Institute of Architects, Chairman of the University of Hartford Construction Institute, and Chairman of the Simsbury Sewer Authority.
He most of all wanted to be known as a man who loved God and his family, and served the Presbyterian Church as Deacon, Elder, Trustee, and Moderator of the Presbytery. A founding member of The Master's School, he served on the Board of Trustees for ten years and was named a Trustee Emeritus.
Father of sons Eric (Annie), Adam and Matthew (Josephine); grandfather of Tanya, Elijah, Seth, Sofia, Andre, Keara; great grandfather to Natalya and Elliana. His only brother, Ron, who resides in Bristol, TN. His sister-in-law Gretchen Forbes, who resides in Middlebury, PA. Richard is predeceased by grandson, Logan.
A Visitation will be held on Friday, April 12, 2024, from 4:00-6:00PM at Carmon Funeral Home & Family Center, 301 Country Club Road, Avon, CT.
A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at 10:00AM, at Covenant Presbyterian Church "The Barn", 124 Old Farms Road, Simsbury, CT, followed by burial at Simsbury Cemetery, 12 Plank Hill Road, Simsbury.
Memorial donations may be made to the Covenant Presbyterian Church, "The Barn", 124 Old Farms Road, Simsbury, CT. 06070.