Joseph Alvin Schoenecker, 82

Schoenecker, Joseph Alvin, 82, of Bloomington, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2022 after a lengthy illness.  Joe is survived by loving wife of 59 years, Rosemary; children, Brad (Jodi) Schoenecker, Lisa (Terry) Wright, Doug Schoenecker (former spouse Kara), Bryan (Allyson) Schoenecker, and Kellie (Patrick) Migliaccio; grandchildren, Sydney, Trevor, Lauren, Andrea, Kelsi (Greg), Toni, Zach, Paige, Lexi, Lucas, Olivia, and Brian.  He is also survived by brothers, Virgil, and Earl (Mary); sisters, Rosemary Lambrecht, and LaDonna Peller; sisters-in-law, Rosie, MaryAnn, Emily, Dorothy, Cathy, Leona, and Sherry; brothers-in-law, Alfred, and John; and many nieces and nephews.

Joe was preceded in death by parents, Joseph & Cecilia (Ruhland) Schoenecker; brothers, Ervin (Mary), Leander (Clarissa), Ralph (Rita), Robert (Marianne), and Richard; sister, Delores (Howard) Gosewisch; sisters-in-law, Marie, and Gladys;  brothers-in-law, Joseph, David, Germain, Elmer, Vince, Sonny, Frank, and Rick.

Joe was raised in Union Hill.  He served in the Army and then became a commercial painter.  He was an active member of Nativity of Mary Catholic Church and with the Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Honor Guard.  Joe routinely volunteered at Nativity of Mary, Knights of Columbus, and the Poor Clares.  He enjoyed watching his MN sports teams, listening to polka music, and playing card games. He loved watching his kids' and grandkids' sporting events and activities, fishing, working in the yard, and tinkering in the garage.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 27th, 5:00-8:00 pm, at Gill Brothers Funeral Home, 9947 Lyndale Avenue South, Bloomington.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, July 28th, 11:00 am, at Nativity of Mary Catholic Church, 9900 Lyndale Avenue South, Bloomington, with visitation one hour prior.  

Thanks to St. Croix Hospice, Bright Star and Friendship Village for the wonderful care.