Frederick "Pete" Schoeni

Frederick “Pete” E. Schoeni, 85, of Beloit passed away early Wednesday morning November 11, 2009 at Pleasant View North in Damascus. Pete was born on August 9, 1924 the son of the late J. Fred and Laura (Grove) Schoeni. Pete’s compassion for family and community will always be remembered. Mr. Schoeni was a US Army veteran, serving as a paratrooper. A lifelong farmer, he was a supporter of West Branch Future Farmers of America and the Columbiana County 4-H Steer Club. He was a member of the George D. Worth American Legion Post, involved in the Knox Ruritan Club, a 70 year member of Mile Branch Grange, a member of Sebring Masonic Lodge #626, Tadmor Shrine Valley of Akron, a supporter of West Branch Future Farmers and the Columbiana County 4-H Steer Club, he was a West Branch Hall of Fame Honoree, a member of the Salem Square Wheels and Farm Bureau. He was also a member of Bethel United Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife Violet (Myers) Schoeni whom he married on April 18, 1944, his four daughters; Barbara (Gary) Peters of Alliance, Bonnie Pinkerton of Alliance, Patty (Bob) Brogan of Beloit, JoAnne (Bill) Meier of Beloit, 8 grandchildren; Curt (Melissa) Brogan of Canal Winchester, Ohio, Jeff Brogan of Beloit, Brad (Marci) Brogan of Nashville , Tennessee, Angela (Brad) Martin of Wichita, Kansas, Matthew Meier of Beloit, Michelle (Eric) Gibbons of Alliance, Trisha (Aaron) Dillon of Alliance, Dr. Christopher (Jennifer) Peters of Perrysburgh, Ohio and 6 great grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers Dale Schoeni of Beloit and Kenny Schoeni of Bowling Green, Ohio. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by three sisters; Evelyn Hoopes, LaVerne Mani, Lela Mae Denny and a son-in-law Richard Pinkerton. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2009 at Gednetz-Ruzek Funeral Home at 11:00 AM with Rev. Alecia Schroedel officiating. Visitation will be Friday November 13th from 2 to 8 PM at the funeral home with the family present from 6-8 PM and also 1 hour prior to the service on Saturday. Masonic Services will be held at 5:30 PM on Friday and Grange Services will be held at 8PM. Memorial contributions can be made in Pete’s memory to the West Branch Alumni Association 14277 Main Street , Beloit, OH 44609 or Alzheimer’s Assistance & referral Network PO Box 3383, Youngstown, OH 44513. Friends may send condolences and sign the guest register online at www.grfuneralhome.com.

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