Emma Schoening

EMMA MARGARET SCHOENING
Emma Margaret Schoening was born Emma Margaret Clara Boege on December 24, 1915 near Treynor, Iowa, the daughter of John William and Dora Elise (Schoening) Boege. Emma's parents were tenant farmers, moving Frequently during the early part of her life. They lived in several locations in Pottawattamie and Mills Counties in Iowa as well as in Lincoln County, Colorado. Emma attended school through the eighth grade, then worked out in
homes doing housekeeping and child care for a number of years, while continuing to live with her parents. The family bought a farm east of Oakland in 1948 and settled there.
On October 23, 1954, Emma married Alvin Everett Schoening at the Congregational parsonage in Oakland. She joined Alvin on the family farm near Carson, where she lived until moving to Oakland Manor on June 13, 2001.
Emma was a member of the Oakland United Methodist Church the past several years, serving on the Administrative Council and as a member of United Methodist Women. Prior to that she was a member of the Carson United Methodist Church for over 30 years, serving on several church committees and as a member of United Methodist Women, including three years as president. Emma was also a member of the Columbia Club at Oakland, charter
member and past president of the WIGS Hobby Club at Carson, member and past president of the Woman's Civic Club at Carson, member and past president of the Friendly Folks Senior Citizens at Carson, sang in the Friendly Folks Choir during its existence, and played in the kitchen band at the Oakland Senior Center .
Emma was known in this area for her hand-painted china, and enjoyed arts and crafts of all sorts. She also loved to bake.
Emma died April 16, 2002 at Oakland Manor at the age of 86. She was preceded in death by her husband Alvin on January 12, 1995, her father in July 1955, her mother in December 1975, her brother John A. Boege in March 1989, and her sister Dorothy Schnitker in September 1997. Survivors include one son, Rev. Dale Schoening and wife Mitzi of Stratford, Iowa; three grandsons, Aaron, Caleb, and Joel Schoening, all of Stratford; a brother-in-law, Reynold "Boots" Schnitker of Minden, Iowa; a sister-in-law, LaVonne Boege of Carson; twelve nieces and nephews: Ronald Schnitker of Minden; Dennis Schnitker and wife Linda of Council Bluffs, Iowa; Linda Gaule and husband Michael of Omaha, Nebraska; Carol Schnitker of Minden; Steven Boege of Mattawan, Michigan; Janet Reinertson and husband Arthur of Slater, Iowa; Elaine Kahler and husband Steven
of Maquoketa, Iowa; Laurie La Beau and husband Ivan of Gilbert, Arizona; Jolene Boege of Fort Lupton, Colorado; Deanna Fender and husband Mark of Macedonia, Iowa; Leanne Thies and husband Jerrold of Ute,
Iowa; and John D. Boege and wife Annette of Neola, Iowa; grandnieces and nephews; great-grandnieces and nephews; cousins, other relatives, and a host of friends.