Arthur H. "Nick" Schoenfelt Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Watervliet – Arthur “Nick” H. Schoenfelt, 91, of Watervliet, passed away Thursday evening, August 8, at his home. Funeral services celebrating Nick’s life will be held at 11:00, Monday, August 12, at the Dey-Florin Funeral Home, 2506 Niles Ave., in St. Joseph, with Pastor Mark Manning officiating. Burial will follow at North Shore Memory Gardens in Hagar Shores with Military Rites. Visitation will be held from 3:00 until 5:00, Sunday afternoon, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Hospice at Home. Messages of condolence may be sent to www.florin.net. Nick was born on October 21, 1921, in Bridgman, MI to Gotlieb and Julia Schoenfelt. He overcame polio at an early age. Nick proudly served his country during WWII in the Army Air Corps. He married Erma Jean Medler on June 29, 1956 and together had two sons. Nick worked for Benton Harbor Engineering and retired from Gast Manufacturing as a Product Planner. Upon moving to Watervliet, he was an active member at the First Missionary Baptist Church. Nick enjoyed gardening and was an avid Chicago Cubs and Detroit Tigers fan. Nick will be remembered for his sense of humor. He was selfless toward others and was always kind, compassionate, and giving in character. Nick is survived by his son Franklin Schoenfelt of Oklahoma; granddaughter, Theresa (William) Weiland; great-grandchildren, Megan, Ashley, Jeremy Wolford, and Zachary, and Steven Dickson. In addition to his parents, Nick was preceded in death his wife Erma in 2012; by his infant son, Alan in 1954; and by 13 brothers and by two sisters.

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Arthur H. "Nick" Schoenfelt

October 21, 1921 - August 8, 2013