Peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, at Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital on Saturday, March 23, 2019, John Schonberger passed away at the age of 81. John was the beloved husband and best friend of Helen (nee Marcin) for almost 58 years. He was the proud and caring father of Rob (Judy) and Mike Schonberger. He was much loved by his grandchildren David Schonberger (Michelle), Stephanie Schonberger (Samer Haj-Bakri), Katie Schonberger (Ryan Ferland), Zach Schonberger, Luke Schonberger, Noah Schonberger, Magdalena Schonberger, Joseph Schonberger, Ava Schonberger, Christian Schonberger and Erika Schonberger. Much joy was brought to his life by his two great-granddaughters Luna Haj-Bakri and Joni Schonberger. He will be sadly missed by his sister in law and brother in law, Mary and Steve Szikszay. Much loved “Uncle Johnny” to nieces Kara Smith, Kristen Smith, Monica Main (Jamie), and Steven Szikszay (Brooke). He was predeceased by his parents John and Elizabeth Schonberger, his mother-in-law and father-in-law Mary and Ali Marcin, and sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Havens Smith.
John was born in Tillsonburg, and grew up on the family farm in Vienna, Ontario. He eventually met the love of his life, Helen. After they got married, they established a home in Tillsonburg and raised their boys, Rob and Mike. John was well known and respected, having worked for Fleck and then Noma Manufacturing in Sales and Marketing for 34 years and then retiring in 2000. He was affectionately known to many as “the candy man”, as he always a had some sort of sweet treat to share. He enjoyed his various hobbies over the years like gardening and working in his shop building various treasures for his family. Much saw dust was created as he spent time with his boys when they were younger, and then later his grandchildren, building various crafts and toys in his workshop. His greatest joy came in spending time with his family and friends.
Friends and relatives will be received at Ostrander’s Funeral Home, 43 Bidwell Street Tillsonburg (519-842-5221) on Thursday, March 28, 2019 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, with Knights of Columbus prayers at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, March 29, 2019 at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Tillsonburg. Father John Pirt officiating. Interment follows at Tillsonburg Cemetery. The family extends their appreciation to the caring nurses and doctors at TDMH, and the personal support workers who assisted in his care. Memorial donations to St. Mary’s Parish Building Fund or Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital would be appreciated by the Schonberger family. Personal condolences and favourite memories can be made at www.ostrandersfuneralhome.com
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de John Joseph Schonberger Saturday March 23rd 2019..
Décès pour la Ville: Tillsonburg, Province: Ontario