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Harold Groth Schonberger
01/05/1926 — 09/22/2001
From Richland, WA, US | Born in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
Harold Groth Schonberger
Harold Groth Schonberger, 75, of Richland, Washington died on Saturday September 22, 2001 at the Tri-Cities Hospice House in Kennewick, Washington.
A native North Dakotan, he was raised on a farm in the Wheatland, Chaffee area. On May 28, 1949 he married Edna Heuer of Leonard, North Dakota. They recently celebrated their 52nd anniversary.
After serving in the U.S. Army during WW II, he farmed for several years, then attended and graduated from North Dakota State University. He was employed by the USDA Federal Crop Insurance Corp. in Bismarck, North Dakota.
At retirement, after 34 years of service, he was the Regional Director. Following retirement he lived at Detroit Lakes, Minnesota for 4 years, then moved to Richland, WA for 10 years prior to his death.
He is survived by his wife Edna, son James, Bloomington, Indiana; daughters, Geri Kopp, West Richland, WA, Jan Wisness Steven, Richland, WA & Jacqueline Slonecker Bruce, Pasco, WA. He will be greatly missed by his six grandchildren. He is also survived by a brother, LeRoy Barbara, Broomfield, Colorado and a sister, Willa Carlson, Bismarck, North Dakota. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Marie Groth Schonberger, a brother Robert and his daughter-in-law, Roseanne.
Harold was a member of the American Legion, the VFW, and a member of numerous Elks Clubs. Harold and his family are members of Richland Lutheran Church.
A Memorial Service will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Bismarck, North Dakota on Saturday, September 29, 2001 at 1:00 P.M. A private burial will be at North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan, North Dakota. Memorial are preferred to: Tri-Cities Hospice House, 2108 W. Entiat, Kennewick, WA 99336 or Richland Lutheran Church, 901 Van Giesen, Richland, WA 99352.
We are very sorry for your profound loss. I was always very impressed with Harold’s first class treatment of other people. I had the ultimate respect for him. He was clearly very dedicated to his family and their families. I really enjoyed the times we shared during family gatherings; he was extremely interesting to be with. We will all miss him dearly.
Bernie and Claudia
Harold was very intelligent and he alwayes had good advise for me. He was very respected not only bye me but bye everyone who met him. His kind ways will be missed he is a good man and his laughter and kindness will never be forgotten.
Love RC
Our prayers are with all the family.
Edna, we will try and see you at the service, our love is with you at this very hard time.
Edna and family —
-wish I could be with you on Saturday. Please knowing I’m thinking of you and keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Love and hugs, Kris
Harold Schonberger was a very special Grandfather. He was not only a very caring and loving man, he was also extremly intelligent. He was a wonderful cook and always made great meals for family gatherings. Some of my fondest memories are of spending time at he and grandma’s house in Detroit Lakes Minnesota. All us grandkids loved to go fishing and swimming in the lake. I will always treasure my memories of such happy times.
Our family would like to thank the Hospice House staff for the loving care they showed dad during his final days. Thank you Einans Funeral Home, especially Gary for your kindness and a special thank you to Pastor Marten and Pastor Hickman of Richland Lutheran Church for your many visits and prayers. Dad was greatly loved and he will be missed.
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Harold Groth Schonberger