1939
Daniel
2014
Daniel Schoeneman
November 30, 1939 — September 10, 2014
Memorial Services for Daniel S. Schoeneman, of Albert Lea, will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at the First Lutheran Church in Albert Lea. The Reverend John Holt will officiate. Interment will be in St. Theodore Cemetery, Albert Lea. Military Honors will be accorded by Albert Lea Veteran's Organizations. Friends may visit with family from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Monday at Bonnerup Funeral Service, Albert Lea, and one hour before services at the church. Dan died surrounded by the love of his family at his son's home in Owatonna on Wednesday, September 10, 2014. He was 74. He was born on November 30, 1939, in Hutchinson, Minnesota the son of Rufus and Leora (Tollefson)Schoeneman. Dan's family moved to Owatonna, where he graduated from high school in 1958. As a young man he was proud to have obtained the honor of Eagle Scout. He continued his education at St. Olaf College in Northfield, where he received his undergrad degree and met the love of his life, Lois. He obtained his DDS degree from the University of Minnesota. Dan and Lois Christensen were married on September 25, 1965, in Minneapolis, MN. Following their marriage Dan served 2 years in the Army at Fort Irwin in California.
Following his term of service, Dan and Lois moved to Albert Lea where they raised their family and he
practiced dentistry for the next 38 years. He was an active member of First Lutheran Church, and the Rotary Club where he had served as Past President. He also enjoyed his membership in the Masonic Lodge and Shrine Club.
Dan was best known for his contagious smile and gift of conversation. He was a passionate outdoorsman and shared his love for hunting and fishing with his son and grandchildren. Throughout his life he treasured the companionship of many Springer Spaniel dogs. He loved to travel and sought adventure. He cherished time spent with family, especially up north at the cabin.
He will be lovingly missed by his family; wife Lois, son Michael Schoeneman and his wife Diane (Wallner) of Owatonna, daughter Kristen and husband Matt Thurber of Edina, MN, grandsons David and Daniel
Schoeneman of Owatonna, brother John Schoeneman of Owatonna, and brother-in law Gary and Anne Christensen of Naples, FL, sister-in-law Judy and Nick Trotter of Windom, MN and their children.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
His kind heart and generous soul will be dearly missed by his family and many dear friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials suggested to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or donor's choice.
Following his term of service, Dan and Lois moved to Albert Lea where they raised their family and he
practiced dentistry for the next 38 years. He was an active member of First Lutheran Church, and the Rotary Club where he had served as Past President. He also enjoyed his membership in the Masonic Lodge and Shrine Club.
Dan was best known for his contagious smile and gift of conversation. He was a passionate outdoorsman and shared his love for hunting and fishing with his son and grandchildren. Throughout his life he treasured the companionship of many Springer Spaniel dogs. He loved to travel and sought adventure. He cherished time spent with family, especially up north at the cabin.
He will be lovingly missed by his family; wife Lois, son Michael Schoeneman and his wife Diane (Wallner) of Owatonna, daughter Kristen and husband Matt Thurber of Edina, MN, grandsons David and Daniel
Schoeneman of Owatonna, brother John Schoeneman of Owatonna, and brother-in law Gary and Anne Christensen of Naples, FL, sister-in-law Judy and Nick Trotter of Windom, MN and their children.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
His kind heart and generous soul will be dearly missed by his family and many dear friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials suggested to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or donor's choice.
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