Joseph P. Schoenlein

Joseph P. Schoenlein age 63 of St. Rose passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater.  He was born on August 8, 1961, in Coldwater to the late Albert & Victoria (Broerman) Schoenlein.  He married Sherry (Seibert) Schoenlein on August 27, 1982.  Sherry survives at their home in St. Rose.  Joe is also survived by his six children, Ashley & Rob Stachler of Maria Stein, Holly & Clayton Roffey of Choctaw, OK, Kellie & Will Yenrick of Rossford, Nicholas & Kelly Schoenlein of New Knoxville, Scott & Cathy Schoenlein of Columbus, and Megan Schoenlein of Maria Stein.  Joe is also survived by 12 dearly loved grandchildren: Eli, Paige, Grady, and Tate Stachler, Aberdeen and Sullivan Roffey, Mollie, Cole, and Jack Yenrick, Leah and Allen Schoenlein, and Zella Schoenlein.  Other surviving family members include eight siblings and their spouses: Paul & Phyllis Schoenlein, Barb & Bill Ahrens, Connie & Ted Schmitmeyer, Bill & Judy Schoenlein, Betty & Bob Broering, Tom & Helen Schoenlein, Tony Schoenlein, Mary & Ken Larger, and Linda Schoenlein; as well as his mother-in-law, Peggy Wheeler, and in-laws: Terry & Darla Seibert, Kerry & Jim Hunter, Barry & Trisha Wheeler, Denise & Mike Bowling, and Karen Seibert.
In addition to his parents, Joe is preceded in death by a brother, Ron Schoenlein, in-laws, Connie Schoenlein, Larry Dale Seibert, and Darrel Seibert, and his father-in-law, Larry Lee Seibert.
Joe was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church, in St. Rose, and was a lifelong farmer.  He worked for Frank Bomholt & Sons for many years, and later worked for Mercer Landmark.  Joe was a simple man who had little need for worldly possessions, and always enjoyed a good joke.  His family always knew not to believe a word he said on April 1st!  Joe loved his family, especially his grandchildren, with the time spent together on the family farm being his most favorite.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am Saturday, December 21, 2024, at St. Rose Catholic Church.  Burial will follow in St. Rose Cemetery.  Friends and relation may call from 2 to 7 pm Friday, Dec. 20th, and from 9 to 10 am Saturday, at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in St. Henry.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, or The American Heart Association.  Condolences for the family may be expressed in person or left at hogenkampfh.com