Lonnie Gene “(Schoeny” Schoenfeld passed away April 12, 2024, surrounded by family. Lonnie was born Oct. 23,1943, in Brainard, to Albert and Blanche Schoenfeld.
A Celebration of Life will be will be Saturday, June 8, at the Schoenfeld residence at 106 420th from noon – 8 p.m. Lunch and dinner will be served. Lonnie and Betty would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on June 6.
Lonnie began his career on the road as a truck driver. He stayed on that road for 40 years before finishing his career at Nestle. Lonnie married the love of his life Betty Andelt on June 6, 1964. Together they welcomed four daughters; Rhonda (Mark) McFarland, Lisa (Kent) Nelson, Loni (Chris) Knudsen, and Donna (Joe) Pollat. Lonnie was known for his love of horses, which he passed on to his daughters. He was also very meticulous with his lawn and gardening. There was never a stranger known to Lonnie. He always lit up a room with a great sense of humor and everyone could hear that great big ole belly laugh for miles.
Those left to cherish his memory are wife, Betty Schoenfeld; children Rhonda (Mark) McFarland, Lisa (Kent) Nelson, Loni (Chris) Knudsen, and Donna (Joe) Pollat; grandchildren, Shelby (Brent) Kliment, Kourtney (Jim) Tarnick, Kade Nelson, Logan (Whitney) Knudsen, Dane (Megan) Knudsen, Taylor (Wade) Sluka, Lucas (Baylee) Smejdir, Brock Pollat, Payden (Logan) Hunke, Austin McFarland, Tanner Smejdir, Gunar Pollat, Elle Pollat; cousin, Sandy Behm; nephew, Allen Schoenfeld; great grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and many extended family and countless friends.
Lonnie is preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Blanche Schoenfeld; brother, Donald Schoenfeld and extended family.
