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James Schoonmaker Obituary

SCHOONMAKER James W. James W. Schoonmaker, passed away suddenly on November 2, 2007. Born March 8, 1928, to George and Anna Schoonmaker. Jim "Schoonie" was a life long Toledo resident. During Jim's long life he had many accomplishments. In 1952, he pitched against Unicast to help his class AA Perrysburg Commodores win the class AA Amateur Baseball Federation title. During his long tenure at Champion Spark Plug Company, Jim designed the spark plugs that powered the Voyager aircraft as it circumnavigated, nonstop the globe. Outside of work Jim enjoyed golfing, fishing and the company of his close friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, wife of 55 years, Sue Schoonmaker, sister, Sally Lowe; son, Marc (Jill) Schoonmaker; daughter, Melissa (Mike) Anderson, and truly treasured grandchildren, Angela and Brad Schoonmaker and Christian and MacKenzie Anderson. His extended family includes many nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 2-7 p.m. Sunday at the J. Jeffrey Fretti Funeral Home, 5045 W. Sylvania Ave. (at Corey Road), 419-843-1117, where memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday with Rev. William P. Schultz officiating. Burial will take place at a later date at Historic Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

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Published by The Blade from Nov. 3 to Nov. 4, 2007.

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Kate Pfohl

November 28, 2007

Dear Sue, Grace Arend told me today about the sudden death of your beloved husband, Jim. I was so shocked and sorry to hear the awful news. I do not get the Blade delivered to my house so I missed the notice in the paper. Please know that I am thinking of you and your children and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I know you are a strong woman of great Faith and will somehow "hold it together" through the coming Holiday season...the "ol one day at a time" mantra will sustain you.
With my love, Kate Pfohl

norman wolfe

November 8, 2007

dear mrs. schoonmaker-

jim was part of our gang at the university of toledo and always a great friend and an absolute delight.i knew both his sisters and they were a great north end family.

Bob & Alice Parker

November 7, 2007

Dear Sue, We were so saddened to learn of Schoonie's death. He was a delight.. Our sincere sympathy to you and family.

Dale & Peggy Fischer

November 6, 2007

Dear Sue and Family, We are so sorry to learn of Jim's death.Dale remembers fond times with Jim and working with him at Champion. He will be missed.

Tom & Bobbie Rothenbuhler

November 5, 2007

I am so glad that I had an opportunity to spend time with Jim during my many visits to Toledo,the last being in late October 2007.
Sue as you know, we shared some really great times working together 30 years, playing golf and who will forget Friday night Bowling. He was a good friend and a great person; he will be missed. Sue you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Michael Bretsch

November 5, 2007

Both my Father and myself worked with Jim at Champion Spark Plug co. Jim was a great man to work with. You have our deepest sympathy at your loss. Mike & Jackie Bretsch

Jim, Kim & Alex Parsley

November 3, 2007

To Mark, Jill, and Family,
May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived. Our deepest sympathy during this time. Our hearts and prayers are with each of you.
Love & Friends Always,

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