Robert J. Schoenhofer

Robert James Schoenhofer, 72, of Walnut, KS passed away at his home on August 13, 2023 following a short battle with Alzheimers/Dementia. He was born on November 3, 1950 to Raymond Anthony Schoenhofer and Samantha Lavonne (Ward) Schoenhofer in Walnut, KS. On May 12, 1979 he married Sharol Schulze at his farm in rural Walnut. He was part owner of Schoenhofer and Sons Sawmill in St. Paul, KS, which later became Schoenhofer Brothers Sawmill located in St. Paul, KS. He was very interested in trees and cut firewood for numerous people in the area. He could build anything and enjoyed working in wood. He was a man of strong faith and loved his family. He never met a person that wasn't a friend. He is survived by his wife Sharol, of the home, three sons; Lonny D. Schoenhofer of Walnut, KS, Benjiman D. Schoenhofer and wife Tammy of St. Paul, KS, TJ Schoenhofer of rural Walnut, KS, two daughters that were the loves of his life; Shauna J. Burress and husband Shawn of St. Paul, KS, Shayna L. Brown of St. Paul, KS, his adored grandkids; Hunter Schoenhofer, Brady, Jaycee, and Brandon Franklin, Dallas and Kaison Brown, Jaz and Skyler Schoenhofer, Tiffany Schoenhofer, Jade Holding, and great grandkids, Addison and Oakley. He came from a large family, and is survived by many siblings. His brothers; Tom Schoenhofer and wife Debbie of St. Paul, KS, Bernard Schoenhofer and wife June of Salina, KS, John Schoenhofer and wife Linda of Erie, KS, Richard Schoenhofer and wife Tracy of Bentonville, AR, and David Schoenhofer and his late wife Cheryl Cook of Parsons, KS, his sisters; Reginia O'Brien and husband Owen of St. Paul, KS, Mary Wiatrak and husband Kellc of St. Paul, KS. He is also survived by many who deserve special mention. His closest friends and family; Thomas and Carole Hernandez of Salina, KS, Sheila Smith, John and Patty Sharp, Bobbie Schulze and Willie Schulze, Joleen Schoenhofer (wife of Kenneth), Carol Schoenhofer (wife of Joe), all of whom are of Parsons, KS, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Lavonne Schoenhofer, his siblings Kenneth Schoenhofer, Joseph Schoenhofer and Teresa (Cook) Schoenhofer and her late husband David Cook), infant sister Joan Schoenhofer, and special mention Larry Schoenhofer. The family would like to give a special thanks to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice (Kayla especially) who helped through the difficult times, and Alex Butler. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday August 20, 2023 at Tony’s Function Junction in Erie, KS from 1pm to 6pm.

Robert J. Schoenhofer

November 3, 1950 - August 13, 2023