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for Richard Schoen
Michael M. Elling
September 21, 2007
Dear Schoen Family Members; My father worked for Mr. Schoen during the golden age of Toledo building, the 1950's and 1960's, as "Richard the Welder." When Richard Elling died in 2001, Mr. Schoen came and offered to be a pall bearer at the funeral. He will always be remembered by our family. Their work in Toledo and vicinity will remain their greatest monuments! --All our love, Michael M. Elling family, Sharon, Tennessee
Lee Meiser
September 2, 2007
To The Schoen Family (especially Mary Beth)
our deepest sympathy.
Lee and Keith Meiser
(Lee Manera Meiser, SUA '68)
Kim Rooks
September 2, 2007
I was so upset to learn today of Dick's passing... you all are in my prayers...Dick was just the best to work with ..i work in main reg at St Anne ...and i would always look forward to Mondays when Dick worked and sharing his diet pepsi with me... he would always say " untouched by human lips" he will be sadly missed as he is such a wonderful person and cared about very much.
once again your all in my thoughts and prayers
Dawn Hertzfeld
September 1, 2007
Dear Tom Lori and family, just to let you know we are thinking of all of you at this time of sorrow. Your family will always hold a very special spot in our hearts and life. We will never forget everything you did for us, in our years of need, you always knew the right time to contact us. Remember Christmas of 1994 our xmas tree was because you said either come and pick one out or i will deliver one, Thanks so much and the BRICK you so thoughtfully delivered on xmas eve with JOSHUA engraved. Know that our prayers are with all of you at this time. As the days and years pass you find a place to hold your grief, but you will never forget. Thank you for being who you are. Larry, Dawn,Luke,Michelle and David Hertzfeld
Christy jacob
September 1, 2007
Dear Schoen Clan:
It is at times like these that I wish I lived closer to home. I have been thinking of all of you so much ever since I heard the news and especially today as you all gathered to celebrate his life. "Nuncle Dick" as he used to refer to himself as, always made me laugh. I have been reminiscing about how blessed we all were to grow up with each other in a neighborhood that truly felt like it was family--whether or not we were blood related. Though I don't see you all very much, you are so dear to my heart and I can imagine how hard it is to let your sweet dad go. It's hard to let another one from the neighborhood go, but he has quite a welcoming committee there, especially Aunt Elaine! Blessings on all of you and thank you Uncle Dick for a childhood filled with memories of joy and love.
Love,
Chrissy Lasso Anderson Jacob
Christina Vargas-Montoya
September 1, 2007
I had the pleasure of meeting "Mr. Schoen" at St.Vincent's ....what a small world this is, Mr.Schoen, knew my family,( years ago, before I was even thought of, Great-Uncles had been employed by the "Schoen" Co.,)
the way he spoke about my family, and my family spoke of him, was a mutual feeling of love/respect,
they both use to share many stories w/me :)
what a "WONDERFUL" man "Mr Dick Schoen" was, "AWESOME" man, just like his cousin "Father Charles Sullivan"...two of the "GREATEST" men I've ever met, "BOTH" will "NEVER" be forgotten.
Our Sincere Condolences,
Vargas, Cortez Families
(Christina Vargas-Montoya)
St. V's Employee
Nancy Tansey
September 1, 2007
I am sorry I was unable to attend this service. My prayers are with the entire family of Dick's. He will always be remembered, as he was a very strong, kind and loveingfamily man.
Sue Rahnema
September 1, 2007
Please accept my deepest and most sincere condolences and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope the love and support of friends and family comfort you in your time of grief.
Joanne and Sheldon Rubin
August 31, 2007
Our most sincere condolences on the passing of Richard. May God bring peace to your entire family.
Sam Marquez
August 31, 2007
My sincere condolences on behalf of my entire family.
Barb Vanderkelen
August 31, 2007
Dear Pat,
You and I go way back to SJA. I have seen Dick just about every Monday at St.Annes ever since it opened. He was a great guy to be around and will be truly missed by many people.My thoughts and prayers are with your whole family.
Sincerely, Barb Vanderkelen
Tom Peirce
August 31, 2007
To the Schoen family, I was saddened today to read the online Blade obituary of Dick's passing. Although I have been gone from Toledo some 12 years, I have wonderful memories of Dick and the Schoen Paving Co. ... they were "good" competitors and wonderful people. Dick certainly leaves behind memories of his strong ethics ... he was one of "the best".
Dick and Anita Schindler
August 31, 2007
It is with deep sadness that we have heard of the death of Dick Schoen, father, brother and husband.
Even though the last time we saw him at "Uncle Herm's" he was very ill, he remained as positive and upbeat as always.
He will always be an inspiration to us all, especially for his deep religious example.
Dick and Anita Schindler
Cheryl Long
August 31, 2007
To Jeff & Family, I was deaply saddened by your loss. Your father was a great man loved by all. May god embrace & comfort you all in your days of sorrow.
Jim O'Donnell
August 31, 2007
To Cory and all the Schoen siblings - my deepest sympathy on the loss of your Dad - he was a special father figure to so many who were not even his children. I am grateful to consider myself among them. From Little Flower, when I lost my own Dad, through St. John's, he always had a kind and inspiring word. I am especially thankful for his kindness when I was surprised to find him volunteering at St. Vincent's when my Mom was in her last illness. I am so sorry I will not be there with you to share and enjoy all the wonderful stories of his marvelous life, but my prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Ann Dunkle
August 31, 2007
Greg and Sheila,
I am very sorry to learn about the death of your father.
Love and blessings to you and your entire family.
D Thomas Blanchard
August 31, 2007
To Dick's family. You have been blessed to have had Dick as your relative. I was blessed to have had him as a boss and mentor along with his brothers. May God hold Dick in the palm of His hand.
John Mennitt
August 31, 2007
Bill,
I am sorry for your loss. As a late teen I remember being stunned to realize that your Dad, clearly a master of his own universe, was still humble enough to be at 6:30 mass on a sunny summer weekday morning. He was the rare individual who improved everyone he came in contact with and I remain honored to have known him.
Krissy Kelleher-Wong
August 30, 2007
Dear Schoen Family,
We will miss Dick tremendously. What a wonderful man he was to all his friends and family. He loved Notre Dame and all that came with it! We will miss him!
Love, Krissy Kelleher-Wong & Kevin Wong
Davis, CA
Ronald Waniewski
August 30, 2007
Fritz,
My sincere condolences. Your Father comes through you, as your character and kindness has touched my brother, has touched me...etc.
August 30, 2007
Dear Schoen Family,
We were so saddened to hear of your dad's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bob and Patty (Sheetz) Michaels
and family
Cary Kaufman
August 30, 2007
Mary Beth,
I am so sorry to hear about your fathers passing. I know how close the two of you were!. You and your family are in my prayers
Virginia Cortez
August 30, 2007
To the Family of Richard H. Schoen Our prayers and thoughts are with you in your time of need.
From the Late John L. Cortez Sr. and Family. (Toledo, Ohio )
Suzy Waniewski
August 30, 2007
Fritz,
Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers, sorry for your loss.
Michael Driehorst
August 30, 2007
My deepest sympathies go to Mary Beth Schoen and the entire Shoen family.
Mary Beth often talked (I worked with her at LMG for a period) about her family and father. It was clear there were close bonds and much love among them all.
Most sincerely,
Michael
John Miller
August 30, 2007
While I didn't know Dick, I know many of his family members and share their grief. It's encouraging to know he was a strong Christian and has found his way home.
Mary Curnutte
August 30, 2007
Sandra:
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Colleen (Shanahan) Taylor
August 30, 2007
I have very fond memories of Dick's visits to the rectory when I worked at Gesu. He was a kind and loving man. My sympathies to the family.
Peggy McDuffee Caputo
August 30, 2007
To all the family...My heartfelt sympathy at this time of separation & deep loss...What a comfort to know that Christ was Mr. Schoen's source of strength...Even now you can rejoice in the hope of a wonderful reunion in heaven someday! May God bless & keep you all!
Mary Bracken
August 30, 2007
To all of the Schoen Kids...
It is with a heavy heart that I extra my deepest sympathies on your dad's passing. I can remember the many trips I made, as a kid, with Cory and Jim to your family home. Your dad was always ready with a funny comment or a kind word. I will forever appreciate how respectfully and lovingly he treated my sisters, Susie and Diana. He was, and will live on in our hearts as, a very special man who helped raise a very special family.
Connie, John, Christie, and Anna Shea
August 30, 2007
Your father was an inspiration to so many people. We feel fortunate to know him. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you who love him so dearly.
connie hernandez-welch
August 30, 2007
i'm thinking of your family at this time. Dick was my dad's boss and we really appreciated the picture he gave to us when my dad died in 2003.bless him and all of his family.
Leta Hendricks
August 30, 2007
My deepest sympathies. May God comfort and support family and friends during this very difficult time.
Rob Winterman
August 30, 2007
Dear Anne and family,
My deepest sympathies on the loss of your father. He was a true inspiration to all. His legacy lives on in you. May God bless the entire Schoen family!
Ayanna Poindexter
August 30, 2007
Cory and Schoen Family,
Please note that our hearts and prayers are with you at this time.
Love, Ayanna and Bill Poindexter
Dan and Cindy Eddingfield
August 30, 2007
Thinking of everyone in the extended Schoen family.
Mike/Ellie Maggiano
August 29, 2007
Bill, Carol and family. Ellie and I extend our sympathy to each of you. Paul, Dominic and I have often spoken of the fun we had when Dick to us to ND football games. He loved that institution and was so proud of you. He was a very good man who lived a very good life.
Bill and Barb Murtagh
August 29, 2007
Dear Schoen and Hylant Families,
We are so saddened to hear of Dick's death. What a warm and friendly man! It was an honor and a privilege to be Dick and Jeanne's next door neighbors for 16 years. He will be sorely missed by all of you. We send our deepest sympathy.
William Sayers
August 29, 2007
Dear Schoen/Hyland Families..My deepest condolences are with you.Bill Sayers (CCHS 1938)
Jim Rush
August 29, 2007
Our deepest sympathy to the Schoen Family. Dick Schoen a great man that has a great family!
Jim Rush and family
Fred Myers
August 29, 2007
Bill,
So very sorry for your loss. I remember your dad as a fun person who always was nice to his son's buddies. God Bless.
Fred and Carmel Myers
Mart Jones
August 29, 2007
You fought a GOOD fight!! I'll miss Monday mornings with you.
Dick & Louise Arman
August 29, 2007
Everyone is in our thoughts...Many great memories at SJJ...What a great smile he had.
Debbie Watrol - Boris
August 29, 2007
Dear Schoen/Hylant Families,
My condolences and deepest sympathy are with each and every one of you. I lost my father 3 weeks ago and know that God will take care of all of us and them. I had the pleasure of working with the Hylant family many years ago and have seen them periodically through the years. May God be with you at this difficult time.
Pat Berry
August 29, 2007
Dear Schoen family,
The Berrys want you to know how much we were inspired by your parents, growing up in Schoenville. We are lucky and priveledged to be part of the great extended family that the neigborhood really was and is. It seems like just the other day that we were cheering on the Titan wrestlers together. Uncle Dick will be in our prayers.
gary & karen stewart
August 29, 2007
a great guy we will miss him .
Dr. Richard Packo
August 29, 2007
To the entire Schoen clan,
Our condolences are with you. Dick is in our prayers.
William Boardman Jr.
August 29, 2007
Dan,
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Bill Boardman
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