Norwin Walter Otto Schoenfeld
June 4, 1931 – May 22, 2015
On May 22, 2015, Norwin left this world to be with his Heavenly Father.
Norwin was baptized and confirmed at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Yoakum, Tx. He was a kind, gentle and unassuming man. He did many things in his life and was never boastful. He took you for who you were, not what you had. He graduated from Yoakum High School in 1949, was enlisted in the Navy from 1951-1954 in the Combat Information Center, Radar Division. He graduated from Southwest Texas State Teacher’s College (Texas State) in 1958. On August 30, 1958 he married Roy Evelyn Stough of Grand Saline, TX. They have 4 children, 13 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Norwin was a member of the Optimist Club of Corpus Chrisi, TX and the Lyons Club of Winnsboro, TX. He had many accomplishments in the retail industry, was a loving husband, compassionate father and a faithful friend.
Norwin is proceeded in death by his parents Walter F. and Adela Rathke Schoenfeld and one infant brother, Herman Lee Schoenfeld.
He is survived by his wife, Roy Evelyn Stough Schoenfeld, his children and their spouses, Allyson Baker, Cleveland, TX, Paul (Rosie) Schoenfeld, College Station, TX, Leanne (Charles) Simmons, Jasper, TX and Deanne (Todd) Huebner, College Station, TX. Their grandchildren; Jessica, Christine, Johnathan, Joseph and Rachel Baker, Amy Singletary and Brian Schoenfeld, Tyler, Cora, Jordan and Nicholas Simmons, Laine and Bryce Huebner, and one great grandchild; Ariana Singletary. Sister, Lorine Glass and Brother Wilfred (Mildred) Schoenfeld and sisters-in-law; Billie Sumpter, Rosemary Kinder, Ann Stough, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Yoakum, TX on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at 10:30am.
Memorials may be given to Holy Cross Lutheran Church General Fund, Yoakum, TX or Hospice Brazos Valley, Bryan, TX. Expression of condolence can be made at callawayjones.com
So sorry for you loss. Mr. Schoenfeld has always had a special place in my heart. I have many great memories of spending time at the Schoenfeld house growing up.
Norwin was a good college room mate. He helped me to establish good study habits, was a good influence, and a good friend.
I am sorry for your loss.
Dearest Roy & Family – What a jewel Norwin was! I feel honored & fortunate that I knew him. Norwin had a knack for making anyone laugh & enjoy life. I know you will miss him terribly, but please know that everyone who knew him will think of him often. I pray that God’s unending love will give you strength and peace in the days to come.
Sincere condolences to the Schoenfeld Family from Leonard Meinke (Yoakum High School Class of 1946)
Norwin Schoenfeld served his country with honor during the Korean War aboard the Navy destroyer USS Knapp DD-653. Of course he was known aboard ship by his nickname “Tex” and I can assure he counted every man on that ship as his friend. He had a great attitude and sense of humor, and all his shipmates knew they could count on him in time of need. He will be sorely missed by his friends and shipmates. Our heartfelt sympathy to Roy Evelyn and we will keep the family in our prayers.